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Vol. 47, No. 5 The Independent Student Newspaper of Colorado College October 7, 2016 Expanding Encampment Brings Homelessness Issues to Forefront

By HANNAH GLOSSER poverty, and addiction. Because of we don’t encourage it, we have of- our love for and obedience to God, fered up the property for now as a Within the last fve weeks, an en- our mission is to mobilize the com- temporary solution. We absolutely campment has emerged in a park- munity to provide relief, rehabilita- do not encourage the growth of the ing lot, 5 W. Las Vegas St., on the tion, and empowerment services,” encampment. But, where else would property of Springs Rescue Mission according to the Springs Rescue they go right now?” (SRM). It is estimated that there are Mission website. Tere is nowhere to go for the over 100 people living in this en- A low barrier shelter does not re- homeless of Colorado Springs. “Te campment with around 65 tents in quire people to be sober, on men- camp exists where it does now be- the parking lot. tal health or treatment plans, or to cause people have nowhere else to Te encampment is on the agree to engage in programs in or- go,” Bundgaard said. “Since 2010, Springs Resuce Mission’s private der to receive support or housing. when the no-camping ordinance property. SRM has provided dump- Te Springs Rescue Mission is the passed, people have been systemati- sters, trash bags, and porta potties only low barrier shelter in Colorado cally pushed out of town.” for the residents. In addition, SRM Springs. Te city’s agenda has been suc- sends staf there on a regular basis Currently, the Springs Rescue cessful and passed the Pedestrian to keep the area clean and to make Mission is undergoing major reno- Access Act last April. Te Act pro- sure everyone’s on their best be- vation. Voss said, “Right now our hibits sitting, and lying on public havior. facilities are under construction, so right-of-ways including sidewalks “Te community itself has started our shelter is unfortunately closed and trails in Old Colorado City and self-regulating. Tey have come to right now, we are hoping to open Downtown Colorado Springs. us and asked for more trash bags by November 1st. We do have some Bundgaard said, “Te city’s been when they are out,” said Tomas delays happening, so we are hop- successful in making it illegal to Voss, Director of Communications ing to open no later than November camp outside in tents. Te encamp- for the Springs Rescue Mission. 10th.” ment has grown exponentially. It Te 2016 Point In Time Survey Colorado Springs’ seasonal We- was around 20-25 people and now it found a total of 1,032 people expe- ber Street Shelter closed in April is well over 100. It’s a clear sign that riencing homelessness in El Paso 2016, which means there are 170 there’s nowhere else to go and RJ County. Tis is a 21 percent in- fewer beds for this coming winter. Montgomery is the only shelter that crease from the 2015 Point in Time Tryve Bundgaard, co-executive is currently is open.” Survey. Te survey is also expected director of the Coalition for Com- Photo by Phillip Engh. Larry, a resident of the encampment at the Springs RJ Montgomery is a high barrier to not have accounted for the full passion and Action, said, “Tis will Rescue Mission holds his dog Olivia on Wednesday, Oct. 5th. shelter that is operated by the Salva- homeless population in the Coun- be a really big shocker to our city. tion Army. Te shelter only accepts ty. Te city has paid for a winter warm- Raven, resident of the encamp- Voss said, “We never encourage people who are sober, have not com- Te Springs Rescue Mission is a ing center the last four years but it is ment and spokesperson for the camping. We are about helping mitted a felony, have not used mari- low barrier shelter that aims “To not happening this year. It held up community, said, “Tis is home. people get into a better situation juana within the last twelve hours, see lives transformed and flled to 300 people and we lost all of that. Last year someone froze to the out of homelessness. While we and does not allow pets. In addition, with hope as our community works We are very scared that this winter ground and died. Tis is my family; are under construction, we are if people leave the shelter, they re- together to fght homelessness, will be very deadly.” I don’t want that to happen again.” left with little options and so while Continued on pg. 5 Mandatory Summer Program A Piece, Instead of a Whole Draws Ire from Chinese Students “Piece by Bloody Piece” is not Sar- By ZASCHA FOX spoken skills, and the availability tentional Program, “Students will ché’s frst experience with audio- By SHIYING CHENG of additional ESL [English as a Sec- be asked to participate in the Glob- While the senior thesis show drama. His frst creation, “Shore and On July 23, 27 students arrived at ond Language] support.” al Scholars Program because their “Piece by Bloody Piece” has been Woods,” was created as a fnal proj- Colorado College from overseas to Tis year, the GSP Program ran applications indicate they may advertised across campus bulletin ect for the Fundamentals of Teater participate in the Global Scholar from July 23 to August 16 with a to- beneft from this academic prepa- boards for the past week, many Design block. He was provoked by Program. According to CC’s web- tal cost of $6,024, including $4,300 ration program and additional lan- students may still be confused the question: “What if I gave most site, Te Global Scholars Program of tuition, $1,200 of activity fees, guage instruction and support.” about what it really entails. Billed of my performance initiative to my (GSP) is designed to “provide stu- and $524 of housing. Tis year, 25 of 27 participants are as an “audiodrama,” the perfor- audience?” dents with the opportunity to adjust GSP, formerly known as Intensive international students from China, mance shuts of sight and utilizes By fipping the roles of the actor to U.S. classroom culture in a high- English Institute, began the sum- who were required to participate in some of the lesser appreciated and the observer, audiodrama is er education context”, “gain a valu- mer of 2013. Last fall, a committee the program at full cost. Two of the senses, such as hearing, smell, able to create a completely new and able introduction to the intense ac- involved the Dean’s Ofce, the Ad- other students are, from Tailand and touch. It’s also the last of Alec revolutionary theater experience. ademic pace of the college’s Block mission, and the International Pro- and Peru, received invitations to Sarché’s work to be premiered “It’s mostly based on the assump- Plan,” and “allows multilingual stu- gram decided to make the Program come with full scholarships. at Colorado College, serving as tion that an audience who’s given a dents to strengthen their fuency mandatory for future participants. In the Class of 2020, CC admitted a conclusion to his body of work lot of responsibility is much more with academic English through According to the ofcial website that has been building up since his likely to feel invested in the perfor- auxiliary practice with written and of GSP under the Ofce of the In- Continued on pg. 4 frst year. mance,” explained Sarché. Tis new Inspired by the Buntport Teater technique has come about in part as Company, a Denver-based troupe a result of theater movements such of CC alumni, Sarché came to CC as expressionism and dadaism. Es- knowing that he wanted to major sentially, “the playwright is giving in theater. “I grew up watching less,” and is in return asking for more them, and knew that this was what participation from the audience. I wanted to do and where I wanted Te thesis was originally proposed to be,” said Sarché. Although he in April of 2016, under the name didn’t declare the major until the “Trigger.” end of his frst year, he was already “Tat was my original thesis, but involved in TWIT and Teater it was a completely diferent con- Workshop (of which he has since cept than what I’ve created here,” become the co-artistic director). said Sarché of the development “I’ve been in pretty much every process. Over the summer, Italo Cal- show since I’ve been here,” said Photo by Sam Wang. Te members of the Global Scholars Program pose for the Catalyst. Sarché. Continued on pg. 12

News Opinion Sports Life 10 Questions County Commissioner Seeing Campus Workers as Peers First-year Phenoms Banned Book Week Nate Goodman, Synergy resident and aspiring fautist, philosophizes Candidate Stan Vanderwerf Why do students create a degree of Callen and Calderon lead men’s cross A closer read of the historical signif- An insight into Vanderwerf’s platform separation between themselves and country into a new era. Page 8 cance of Banned Book Week. Page 11 on how to lead a wholesome life, and his history in the Air Force. those who serve them? Page 14 environmental issues in the West, Page 5 and his love of Ralph Nader. Page 6 “Finding Your Voice” Adjunct Venetucci Farms Faces Water A conversation with Kate Aronson Find us online at: about her new vocal performance catalystnewspaper.com Contamination adjunct class coming to CC during Potential health hazards stops CC Facebook: /CatalystNews Blocks 4 and 4. Page 12 Twitter: /catalystnews from purchasing produce. Page 2 2

October 7, 2016 News The Catalyst Visiting Writer and Professor Kathryn Kuitenbrouwer Reads From 2014 Book “All the Broken Things”

By MAXIMILLIAN DUNHAM procured a job at the circus. After reading When asked about governmental ac- just cool to have someone from outside the excerpts, Kuitenbrouwer facilitated knowledgement and compensation for the U.S. come and read from their novel,” On Tuesday, Oct. 4, Canadian author a question and answer session. The first Agent Orange, Kuitenbrouwer revealed said Wermuth. Kathryn Kuitenbrouwer read from her question was pertaining to her research one of her ultimate goals for the book. Another CC student, senior Andrew third and most recent novel “All the Bro- process. Kuitenbrouwer said that she re- “I had hoped that the book would bring Scherffius, was convinced to come to the ken Things.” Kuitenbrouwer published her searches until she feels she has enough to some attention to it and that there would event after Kuitenbrouwer paid a visit to first novel, “The Nettle Spinner,” in 2005, start writing. After that, she does research be some compensation from the Canadian the fiction writing class he is in. which was placed on the shortlist for Ama- on an as-needed basis while writing. government,” said Kuitenbrouwer. “She had some really interesting insights zon’s First Novel Award. In addition, she “It was interesting hearing Marlon James After the question and answer session about what makes writing stories difficult, was awarded the Sidney Prize for her story talk about his research process because he was over, Kuitenbrouwer sat by the book- such as sharing your idea for a story before “Will You Staunch the Wound?” in 2012. seemed to do everything up front. I can’t stand eager to converse with anyone or you finished writing it,” said Scherffius. Published in 2014, “All the Broken do it that way,” said Kuitenbrouwer. sign a copy of her book. Scherffius said that his favorite part Things” is a story about a young Vietnam- Kuitenbrouwer also lamented the fact Anna Wermuth, a sophomore at Colora- of the reading was the description of a ese boy named Bo, who moved to Canada that the novel was originally two separate do College and writing enthusiast, enjoyed bear licking ice cream off of a boy’s toes with his mother, Thao, and baby sister. stories. the different perspective that Kuitenbrou- through the slats of a porch. The story takes place in 1982 about four “I initially had thought that I was going wer brought. “I thought that was a really visceral im- years after the family immigrated. to be writing a book about a young white “I think just hearing about her perspec- age. I closed my eyes and I could really Bo’s younger sister, named Orange, was guy who is discovered by this carnie,” said tive, I didn’t really know much about the feel it and I thought ‘why not keep read- born disfigured due to the effects of Agent Kuitenbrouwer. immigrant population in Canada and it’s ing?’” said Scherffius. Orange used in the Vietnam War. Bo, a She wanted to write this book based on testy adolescent, often gets into fights. a true story of a young boy that wrestled P   M- Gerry, a bear trainer, observes Bo fighting bears in Canada. However, when she came  B. Visiting one day and proceeds to recruit him to be across the story of Canada’s involvement Writer and Professor a bear wrestler in the circus. with Agent Orange she decided to put the Kathryn Kuitenbrou- Bo gets a bear cub, whom he names Bear. bear wrestling story on hold as it was not wer read from her novel “All the Bro- Max, the man who runs the freak show, as pressing in her mind. She got to a point ken ings” this past hears about Orange and begins to pursue where neither novel was progressing. Tuesday. Kuitenbrou- Thao in an effort to recruit Orange for the They were both lacking too much energy wer also discussed her freak show. Bo wakes up to find that he is to continue, according to Kuitenbrouwer. motives for writing alone in the house with his bear cub. He “I went to a friend’s cottage and I was the novel and a little about her writing then sets out to find his family with his swimming in the lake and suddenly I was process. new companion at his side. like ‘oh my god it’s the same book,’” said Kuitenbrouwer read two different ex- Kuitenbrouwer, evoking a few chuckles in cerpts from the book. The first detailed the crowd. “Suddenly this white kid be- the relationship between Bo and his sister, came this Vietnamese boy with his little and the second excerpt followed Bo as he sister.”

Rebecca Tucker: Venetucci Farms Opening Doors in the Art Community Faces Water Contamination will broaden its community outreach and By TUCKER SMITH increase foot traffic from all walks of life. By ETHAN GREENBERG Newly appointed Director of the Fine Tucker hopes these goals will help the Arts Center (FAC), Rebecca Tucker, joined FAC achieve the museum’s mission. “I Colorado College and food service man- some cows, in an effort to investigate the the Colorado College Art Department in look forward to creating more interactive ager Bon Appétit aim to source as much scope of the contamination. 2003 and has been bolstering CC’s art pro- elements that exemplify our mission: to food as possible from local farms and The contamination is suspected to have gram since. She was one of the founders serve the community and provide enrich- ranches. However, groundwater contami- originated from the fire-fighting foam of the IDEA space at CC, a program that ing, educational, and enjoyable opportu- nation issues in areas south of Colorado used at Peterson Air Force Base, but an seeks to integrate the visual arts in campus nities,” she said. Tucker’s 14 years as a full- Springs have erased one source of local Air Force investigation into possible and community life. Tucker was a part of time professor at CC will certainly aid her produce. sources of PFC contamination at airfields Cornerstone’s development and the direc- on this journey. Bon Appétit has stopped purchasing nationwide will not be done until next tor of the Crown Faculty Center. Now she Tucker will continue to teach alongside produce from Venetucci Farms after water year. Meanwhile, Peterson Air Force Base begins her biggest project yet: overseeing her directorial duties and hopes that the was found to contain high levels of perflu- spokesman Steve Brady said the Air Force the merge between CC and the FAC. merge between CC and the FAC will en- orinated chemicals, or PFCs. Bon Appétit has made a commitment to spend $4.3 Tucker has big ideas for the FAC’s fu- hance CC’s curriculum. “Visual arts are has not received produce from Venetucci million to help residents set up carbon fil- ture, but is adamant that CC’s assuming a powerful tool to be used across disci- since May 2016, according to Bon Appétit tering systems as part of an Air Force good of FAC’s management responsibilities is plines,” Tucker said. “We hope the muse- General Manager Randy Kruse. neighbor policy. not a takeover. She described this year as um will be used to a greater extent than it Venetucci Farms, beloved in the Colo- The Air Force has made an effort to rem- “transitional and involving lots of strate- has been in past CC classrooms, to discuss rado Springs community, is an urban farm edy the situation. According to the Associ- gic planning.” In addition to her directo- and interact with pertinent issues.” owned by Pikes Peak Community Founda- ated Press, the Air Force signed a contract rial position, Tucker is a member of the Tucker envisions the FAC enriching the tion. It sits on the southwestern edge of with a different foam manufacturer that museum’s Strategic Planning Committee, Colorado Springs community in addition Colorado Springs, about 10 miles from CC. makes more environmentally responsible which is dedicated to creating a smooth to CC. The FAC has one of the finest col- The 190-acre urban farm was established foam. Additionally, Air Force Fire Chief transition for the museum. lections of Southwestern art, dating back by the Venetucci Family in 1936. James Podolske Jr. said they will cease us- Tucker’s top priority is helping the mu- to first contact, which Tucker looks for- Venetucci is one of a few local farms ing foam in training exercises and use it seum grow over the next few years and ward to reinstalling. “We have an obliga- that has a relationship with CC. “Colorado only when absolutely necessary. achieving the committee’s goals. In a tion to our history to show the works and College has been buying produce from Currently, the foam is manufactured by broad sense, Tucker described their goals create dialogue about the culture we live Venetucci since July 2008,” said Kruse. the 3M Corporation. Residents of Foun- as being able to “see more people in the in,” she said. Furthermore, the FAC has The amount of produce bought by CC has tain, Security, and Colorado Springs with museum and thinking about diversity and one of the largest nonprofit groups in the depended on the year’s weather and crop elevated levels of cancer-causing chemi- inclusion within the museum.” In service country, which helps these ideas become selection. cals in their blood have sued the 3M Cor- of these ideas, the committee plans to out- a reality. Concerns about toxic substances in the poration and various manufacturers that fit classrooms and a coffee shop in order to Undoubtedly, the FAC is heading in an water first arose this spring. Focus on produced and sold firefighting foams. create greater lifestyle usage of the muse- exciting direction under Tucker’s guid- PFCs increased after the EPA released In the meantime, Venetucci suffers from um. Additionally, expanding the museum ance. “There are different models of what a health advisory limit on PFCs in May the uncertainty. Farm co-manager Su- a museum should be; sometimes it’s a 2016. PFCs have been linked to cancer, but san Gordon figured the cost of lost sales vault or a temple; but more and more mu- are not yet illegal to use. Other common is around $100,000. “I’m furious about seums are operating along the lines of a sources of PFCs include microwave pop- this water contamination,” she said. Until coffee shop,” said Tucker. “The FAC was corn bags, nonstick cookware, and carpet more studies are released regarding the originally set up as a three-part institu- stain removers, according to the National extent of the contamination, the relation- tion: a museum, a place for the perform- Institute of Health. ship between Bon Appétit and Venetucci ing arts, and an art school. We want to Fountain, Security, and Widefield, sever- will remain on hold. fully integrate all three parts into a place al southern suburbs of Colorado Springs, “It is unfortunate and difficult for where the community is making, thinking, have been forced to find new sources of Venetucci Farm and the surrounding com- and doing art.” Rebecca Tucker is opening water due to the contamination. They are munity to be dealt this blow,” said Kruse. doors and creating more opportunities for buying water from other municipalities “The hope is that the water supply can be students and families to engage in the art and in some cases providing bottled water, cleaned up for future generations to enjoy community and beyond. according to the Denver Post. Some resi- this iconic and essential farm in the Pikes P   B O. Rebecca Tucker. dents are having their blood tested, as are Peak region.” e Catalyst • News • October 7, 2016 3 Does CC’s Open-Mindedness Extend to Religion? By RILEY HUTCHINGS

Colorado College students are often actions have been really really positive,” he involved in religious life on campus yet, known for trying to be open to diverse said. “So it’s been really nice, being able to mostly due to lack of time. Additionally, opinions, but it is rumored that this open- talk with people about it and the fact that not many people here share his beliefs. mindedness does not extend to religion. there’s no judgment.” He has heard of only one person at CC Junior Chris Martin is involved in reli- First-year Tamman Montanero is a mem- who grew up with his religious views. gious life in a few ways. Contrasting the ber of the Unification Church, and likewise “Right now I am still trying to adapt to rumors that CC is closed to religion, Mar- came into school curious about how peo- being on my own and having that in my tin is incredibly positive about CC’s open ple would respond to his religious views. life,” Montanero said. response to his faith. “When I’ve actually shared, people are al- This is in drastic contrast to his family Martin grew up nondenominationally ways open,” he said. “It’s actually surpris- back home, who are religiously involved. Christian and continues going to church ing. I’m used to people actually not being Growing up, Montanero’s father got into regularly at Calgary Church in town. He is open to something like that or just not lis- missionary work to gain more followers also a ministry leader at a national orga- tening or not being interested.” to the Unification Church. nization called the Fellowship of Christian Though not of his own religion, Montan- Regarding any hostility towards his re- Athletes, and a member of the Revolution ero has attended church service at differ- ligious views, Martin has nothing nega- Ministries group on campus. ent churches around Colorado Springs. “In tive to report. Tamman has noticed that “My initial mindset coming in here was terms of spiritual need or being connected people tend to use phrases like “Jesus P  L S. First-year Tam- oh, everyone is going to be super close- to God,” he said, “I’ve found that as a good Christ” in daily conversation, but he man Montanero poses outside of Shove Cha- minded. They are going to be open to ev- source.” said, “It’s not taken seriously, so it’s not pel. Montanero is a member of the Uni cation erything but Christianity. All of my inter- Unlike Martin, Montanero has not become something that I should take seriously.” Church, and attends service around the Springs.

Students Notice Signifi cant Improvement in Preserve Expos

By NOELLE EDWARDS

The Preserve has always been a student be, Chef Poore said, “It has to do with the menu by Head Chef Matt Butler, they meal has been noticeably more unique. favorite for both lunch and dinner. How- staff that’s here now. People who really care have the freedom to tweak the menu and “Every component of every dish is well ever, now more than ever, students are about how the food comes out. It’s just hav- decide what ingredients would comple- thought out and well executed and it flocking to the dining spot for new and ing passion for what you do.” ment each other well. Instead of tofu for seems like somebody really cared about exciting additions to the exposition menu, Poore tries to use bright colors and fresh example, Chef Poore tried making chick- how the food was going to taste and feel such as jalapeño-avocado mayonnaise ingredients, and always makes sure the pea patties the other day to change up and look when it hit the plate,” said sopho- and cilantro rice. food is tasted before it goes out. The idea in the vegetarian options. more Gabe Rosenthal. Chef Kayla Dawn Poore, one of the lunch the kitchen is that if the chefs do not like it, Chef Poore not only considers what is The level of quality that the expo exem- expo chefs, was able to provide insight into students probably will not either. fresh, local, and seasonal, but also how plifies is thanks to the chefs’ goal of mak- changes at the Preserve that are contribut- The chefs at the Preserve are cooking for she can bring diversity into the Preserve. ing sure that the person who eats at the ing to the improved quality of the expos. the people they are serving, and put effort This process includes considering the end of the day has the exact same meal as Poore, originally from North Carolina, into the food to make sure it is something international student body at CC and the first person who comes in to eat. Ev- came to work at Colorado College from that the CC student body would enjoy, not students that have had the opportunity erything is made from scratch in the kitch- Orlando. She previously worked at Bull & just putting out food for the sake of feeding to travel around the world. en and with the freshest ingredients that Bear at the Waldorf Astoria, currently the students. National Taco Day on Oct. 4, for exam- the chefs can obtain. No. 3 steakhouse in Orlando. However, When asked why she thought there has ple, might have just contained ground The Preserve is a place where students Poore was looking for a new experience, been an increase in students eating at the beef and refried beans in the past. This gather to meet with friends and enjoy and began working at CC during mid-April Preserve, Poore said, “I think it’s better be- year, however, students were treated to good food. Students voiced the idea of in- last semester. cause we get to have an input now. I can cilantro rice, corn salsa, shredded chick- creasing the Preserve seating to upstairs Although it is always busy, there has tell [Bon Appétit] what I want to do, like en, and guacamole sour cream. Although because of how many students are eating been a visible increase in the amount of the [head] chef, or I can bring up an idea the Preserve repeats the general struc- in the dining space. Sophomore Lily Chen students sitting both inside and outside or something I want to try.” Although the ture of the menu each week—wraps, ta- said, “I don’t have meal plan money, and I the Preserve. When asked why this might chefs at the Preserve are given a general cos, and sandwiches—each aspect of the still eat at the Preserve.”

P  A C.  e Preserve chefs in action during a typical day’s din- ner. On  ursday, Oct. 6 the Preserve served Chipotle Barbeque Chicken.

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Mandatory Summer Program Draws Ire from Chinese Students

Continued from the front page pay full tuition, I still should have the right to choose.” She felt that if CC admits her 27 students from mainland China in to- in the first place, it means that CC recog- tal. 26 of the Chinese students were will- nized her ability to succeed in the college, ing to share their standardized scores and therefore, she should not be required with The Catalyst and the average of their to participate in programs like GSP. In ad- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Lan- dition, Zhang thinks that CC is “taking ad- guage) Score was 105 out of 120. The high- vantage of full-tuition payers” to increase est score was 114 and the lowest score was its funding. 96. First-year Ruochen (Melody) Mao said A score above 95 is considered to be a that CC just wants to gain as much money good language user, and a score above 110 as possible from her parents through GSP. is considered to be a very good user, and Formally known as Intensive English In- a score above 118 is considered an expert stitute (IEI), the past summer is the fourth user. Their average SAT score was 2023 on year of GSP. In the past three years, IEI a 2400 scale, which is 10 points higher than was only required for certain groups of CC’s median score of admitted students in students as part of their CC offer based on Class of 2020 (based on Class Profile). their applications. In addition, according to the informa- Megan Rhodes, Associate Director and tion from the Admission Office, “In terms Coordinator of International Admission, of this year’s enrolling students from Chi- said, “Students who did take advantage na, about one third were in the CNC [Chi- of program in the past became so aca- nese National Curriculum] exclusively, demically and socially successful at the one third had a combination of CNC and college,” including winning the First Year AP or A-Level [British High School Diplo- Experience Prize, majoring in Compara- Photo by Sam Wang. First-year Zhipeng (Tony) Zhu talks to the Catalyst. tive Literature, and becoming leaders in ma] coursework and one third were in an even participate in the discussion. and first generation students, [based on student organizations. She believes that IB-focused [International Baccalaureate] Zhou liked the professors, but she did invitations] is how this nation runs this making the program mandatory helps stu- program.” Therefore, at least two-thirds feel that the reading materials selected type of program.” She believes that inter- dents to adjust to a different environment of Chinese students could be categorized for classes were biased: “I just came to national students do need different sup- and “have a strong start at CC.” Rhodes as familiar with the Western educational the U.S. I want to have space for reflect- port. continued, “I would have done a program system. ing on what is happening around me inde- 18 out of 25 students stated that they like this if I [had the] opportunity. ” Except for two Chinese students who pendently rather than having an ideology chose not to apply for financial aid to in- The International Student Special- graduated from the United World College imposed on me. I want someone to have crease their chances of getting into CC. ist, Lisa Kosiewicz Doran did a research (Costa Rica and the U.S.), the rest of the an objective account to open up my hori- Bingqing (Zoey) Zhou said, “The College presenting in front of the Committee on 25 Chinese international students are all zon, then I can build up my own critical does not know how much each family Admission and Financial Aid in Novem- required to participate in the GSP, regard- thoughts.” spends to pay CC’s full tuition. It is ex- ber, 2015: “Overall, the students who had less of their high school standardized test Many students note that the professors tremely unfair and unreasonable to as- participated in IEI had done very well at scores. First-year Zhuang (Michael) Xu ex- and mentors at GSP are great and respon- sume that all full-tuition payers have the CC. Specifically, most of the students’ cu- pressed his confusion, “Why only Chinese sible. First-year Sixuan Chen said, “GSP ability to pay an extra $6,000 - $7,000. I am mulative GPAs ranged from 3.14 to 3.94, students are required?” First-year Peiheng helps me to understand what CC class- really angry about this situation.” with the exception of one IEI participant, Zhang even questioned whether or not rooms look like. It eased my nervousness Peiheng Zhang emphasized, “Every fam- who ended up attending CC for only one its selection process is an example of dis- when the semester truly started and built ily has a different distribution of their in- semester.” crimination based on nationality. more confidence.” She also appreciated comes. Some might spend 90 percent on The Catalyst conducted a survey of Chi- Matt Bonser ’98, the Director of Admis- the help from the mentor, who assisted their children’s education to study abroad. nese students who were required to par- sion – Systems, Operations, and Interna- them in opening a bank account and get- CC cannot request them to spend their 10 ticipate in the GSP. Without considering tional, said, “As we select international ting American phone numbers. percent extra on unnecessary programs, the price, students rated an average score students for admission, we begin with the Chen also said, “But I was really sad such as GSP.” of 7.6 out of 10 for the program. Consider- default that full tuition students will be re- when I knew that I would leave home so First-year Zhipeng (Tony) Zhu said, “My ing the price of the program, students only quired to attend the Global Scholars Pro- early. My family was also very sad that I father said that my family could at most gave an average score of 5.32. More than gram and make exemptions as we review had to leave so early. My family was also support my education for six years (in the half of the students stated that GSP was applications…We begin with a default that surprised that the program was so expen- United States) before running out of mon- unnecessary for them to prepare for CC. scholarship students will not be required sive.” Chen mentioned that her family re- ey. Therefore, my mother is actually high- First-year Yiting Wang graduated from to attend the Global Scholars Program and gretted not applying for Financial Aid and ly against me studying biology. Because if the Chinese National Curriculum. She also consider adding the requirement or they even felt that they might be unable to I study biology, I need to go to graduate thinks that GSP is necessary for her to an invitation based upon writing samples, support her education at CC. school, which my family does not have adapt to American college life, but she test scores and insights from secondary Ruochen (Melody) Mao also said, “I more money to pay for the tuition.” feels that GSP should not be required for school officials.” Bonser added that CC “is finished my A-Level finals on June 10th. Ruochen (Melody) Mao said, “My family everyone. limited in how many scholarship students My father is an architect, almost with no said that they can support my education Meanwhile, first-year Ruochen (Melody) may be included in order to remain within break; My mother also works from Mon- for the four year of my undergraduate de- Mao questioned the effectiveness of the the allocated program budget.” day to Friday. Both of them do not have a gree. I need to depend on myself to figure program. Mao studied two years of A-level According to Bonser, certain interna- summer break. I really wanted to spend out the tuition for my graduate school.” Curriculum and one year of IGCSE (British tional students are exempted from the more time with them this summer.” Dean Emily Chan said that as an inter- curriculum) before coming to CC. “During program based on “the official language of As a first generation college student, national student from Hong Kong in the my last two years, I only had foreign teach- the country of schooling.” However, Bon- Bingqing (Zoey) Zhou also received the 1990s, she was aware of the phenomenon ers.” She felt that because her classmates ser failed to give any explanation as to why invitation from the Bridge Scholar Pro- that East Asian parents in particular spend within GSP are all Chinese, having GSP at full tuition students should be subject to a gram, which is a free two-week program. everything to support their children’s ed- CC is not that different than classes in her default setting of attending GSP. Zhou said, “The Bridge Program is free. ucation abroad. However, Dean Chan said high school. As a result, based on the accounts from Students receive stipends to purchase that because of confidentiality of financial First-year Bingqing (Zoey) Zhou said, the Admission Office, it is mandatory for books. Students can choose whether they information, she was not aware about the “When making GSP compulsory, CC ig- Chinese students because they pay full participate in the program and what class- family situation of any specific student nored the individual needs of each stu- tuition rather than because they are Chi- es to take.” When Zhou emailed the Ad- within this year’s GSP students. dent.” Zhu attended summer school with nese: “It happened that, it has been true mission Office whether she should attend Peiheng Zhang said that she was re- other college students at the University for the last couple of years, most of our GSP or the Bridge Program, the Admission ally angry about the requirement of GSP. of Chicago in the summer of 2015 and full-fee paying international students are Office replied, “Please enroll in the Global “What CC did to international students received A’s in both Japanese civilization Chinese.” Scholars Program as you are an interna- is unacceptable. Nobody can deprive my and modern art history. Zhou continued, However, more than 95 percent of the tional student.” right of choice!” Zhang believes that a “For me, GSP is kind of unnecessary, al- Chinese students in Class of 2020 ex- Zhou felt extremely uncomfortable with core part of American values is to respect pressed that they were unsatisfied with though I do enjoy the program itself. Pro- this reply: “How can the Admission De- individual free will, but what CC did to in- the explanation from the Admissions. fessors and mentors are all very great. But partment reject my identity as a first gen- ternational students is totally against the First-year Zhuang (Michael) Xu ex- when considering the cost of GSP, I would eration student because I am also an in- values of this nation. “It is extremely hyp- pressed his confusion, “Why would fi- much rather not participate.” ternational student? Why don’t I have the ocritical. CC does not grant the rights to nancial status even be a factor within the Weiyi (Angel) Zhang said, “I did not right to choose?” choose to people who come to this coun- selection criteria for GSP?” In Xu’s under- really learn much in GSP.” In addition, When comparing Bridge Scholars and try to study,” said Zhang. standing, GSP is supposed to be an aca- Zhang also criticizes the arrangement Global Scholars, many Chinese students Zhang continued, “The first time that I demic program. Thus, its selection criteria of courses. “I did not like any of the two felt CC has a double standard. Zhuang realized that it was mandatory to partici- should be based on a student’s academic courses offered, why do I need to pay for (Michael) Xu said, “GSP students seem pate in GSP, I told myself that I could come ability rather than financial status. it?” Although Angel received an “A-” for to be invisible on campus for a long time. to CC for now, but I really want to transfer Xu said, “If CC lacks the funding to sup- the course, she said she just wrote a paper Once the Bridge Scholars arrive on cam- after the first year. CC really made me feel port the program, then the college should analyzing all the quotes from reading ma- pus, their photos are all over CC’s social disgusted. The mandatory behavior broke not run the program. It should be manda- terials. “I did not learn much from GSP at media. ” my moral boundary.” Actually, in August tory to participate in the program because all,” Zhang said. When being asked to compare the Bridge (after the start of the GSP), when Zhang students need it not because of whether Jiexin (Zoe) Zhou added, “The course I Scholar Program, a free invited two-week received an unconditional offer from the they can afford it.” Xu continued, “Al- took is called Globalization and Its Dis- preparation course, to GSP, a mandatory University College London, she ques- though I liked my overall experience of content. It does not serve as a good intro- full-paying three-and-a-half week pro- tioned--“Whether I should book a flight GSP, I still demand CC to give a more rea- ductory course for international students.” gram, the Associate Dean of Academic to London,”---and leave CC and start the sonable explanation as to why they make Zhou said that the class focuses a lot on Programs & Strategic Initiatives, Emily school there. “I was really thinking about politics and philosophy, which interna- it mandatory for Chinese students.” Chan, said, “As a program for minorities First-year Peiheng Zhang said, “Even if I tional students lack the foundation to Continued on pg. 5 Te Catalyst • News • October 7, 2016 5 County Commissioner Candidate Stan Vanderwerf ness. Eventually, Vanderwerf worked his way craft brewing, fnance and political world and prevention and response, as well as vagran- By JOHN BORAH to becoming a colonel and running a public they all are “very enthused about the idea.” cy and homelessness. To confront the last Stan Vanderwerf has served for 28 years in budget of $1 billion a year. Vanderwerf claimed to have about 25 more problem he supported Te Springs Rescue the higher reaches of the Air Force command District 3 of El Paso County, which stretch- similar ideas like this that he thinks can spur Mission’s new $14 million dollar shelter cur- and has founded two businesses in the past es north to south from Te Air Force Acad- economic development in Colorado Springs, rently under construction, and declared that four years alone. Most would be more than emy to parts of Fort Carson, and west to east though he was not quite ready to reveal all 25. he would do what he can as county commis- happy to rest on their laurels at this point, but from Manitou Springs to most of downtown Besides economic development, Vander- sioner to make this expensive project run as Vanderwerf has other plans. He wants to be- Colorado Springs, was previously under the werf is devoted to tackling the issues of smoothly as possible. come the next county commissioner of Dis- control of Republican Sallie Clark for the last road repair and replacement, fre and food Vanderwerf seems to be an ambitious can- trict 3 in El Paso County. 12 years. In fact, no Democrat has sat on the mitigation, natural and man-made disaster didate, but one idea that is not on his agenda Vanderwerf, 55, has only lived in Colorado Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) for is raising taxes. “I believe county taxes do not Springs since 2011, but it is the longest time nearly 50 years. Vanderwerf hopes to keep it need to be raised,” he told Westside Pioneer he has lived anywhere after a nomadic child- that way. during a Q&A session. “[El Paso] county has hood following his Presbyterian Minister Vanderwerf has outraised his opponent, developed an innovative spirit that can be father to diferent churches and constantly Democrat Electra Johnson, by more than tapped further to fnd efciencies.” being deployed to diferent locations for the $38,000 and Republican voters in District 3 One example of a common efciency Air Force. outnumber Democratic voters 3 to 2. Vanderwerf sees in the county budget is In the Air Force, Vanderwerf never oper- Vanderwerf’s seemingly comfortable overlapping responsibilities between the ated aircraft, but helped run things behind chances have not made him complacent: he county and the city. “We don’t need both the the scenes. “I was running programs, run- has a lot of ideas to help fuel economic de- county and the city contracting services like ning budgets, and doing policy development velopment in Colorado Springs. One such snow plowing,” he said. “If we can divide re- work” he explained, “Tis means overseeing idea he is particularly proud of is helping to sponsibilities like this, there is the possibility things like research and development facili- establish a beer brewing school in Colorado of striking a better deal.” ties, as well as ofces in charge of sustaining Springs. Vanderwerf is optimistic about the future the Air Force’s older equipment.” “We have, in Colorado, a $1.7 billion craft of Colorado Springs. “Right now, we have During his time at the Air Force, he also beer industry. It’s huge. We have the high- people in Colorado Springs visiting other cit- served as chief of operations at North Ameri- est craft beer consumption per capita of any ies to see how they’re doing things and to see can Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), state,” he said, “but we don’t have a school if we can be successful like them. In 10 years, where he and his team would review every within 500 miles of Colorado.” Vanderwerf, Photo by Phillip Engh. Stan Vanderwerf, Re- people will be coming here to see what a suc- national disaster plan and assess its efective- as he explained it, has talked to people in the publican candidate for County Commissioner. cessful city looks like.” Burgeoning Encampment Brings Homelessness Issues to Forefront Continued from front page will ofer women a space of their own. Te Action. Members of the encampment voiced sive amounts of people fghting for afordable ceive a 90 day probation from the shelter. women’s shelter will hold 32 beds and on the the need for additional trash cans. units. Tere are simply no units available and Te Springs Rescue Mission expansion is coldest nights they can put 20 mats down to A city comparable to Colorado Springs is that is a major red fag for the current situa- costing $13.8 million. Raven questioned the have a total of 52 spaces. Albuquerque, N.M., which has 470 emergen- tion in our city. Tere are 35 agencies work- expansion project and thought the money Bundgaard said, “Tey need blankets right cy shelter beds. Tere is a large discrepancy ing to end homelessness, but there are no af- could be redirected “to build 3,000 tiny now and it’s already getting cold. Tere seems between the shelter beds provided between fordable houses in Colorado Springs.” homes to solve the housing crisis in Colo- to be a misunderstanding that once SRM the two cities. Colorado Springs lack of emer- Te Coalition for Compassion and Action rado Springs. Why are we wasting money on opens, a solution will be in place, but there gency shelter beds this coming winter could has an upcoming protest on October 22 to big development projects?” are only 150 beds. Tey are talking about if it’s lead to a death toll. increase awareness about the lack of winter Te main shelter within SRM will now be really bad weather they could have 260 beds. Bundgaard said, “Te reality is that one of shelter in Colorado Springs. People will dress year round as opposed to winter only and But, there are 750-1300 people living outside, the reasons that our homelessness crisis is so up as frozen and sit throughout Colorado will be able to serve up to 150 individuals even at max capacity they will only be able severe is that we have no afordable housing Springs with signs bringing light to the situa- every night. On the coldest nights, they will to serve a third to a quarter of the homeless available. We have a lot of programs for food, tion. CCA hopes that the citizens of Colorado be able to add 32 mats on the foor, making people in Colorado Springs.” medical assistance, drug treatment, and jobs, Springs will be fnd that a death toll among the total number 182. In addition, SRM will Te encampment is accepting donations but the number one thing to make a person the cities most impoverished people is unac- be opening a winter women’s shelter that through the Coalition for Compassion and not homeless is to get a home. Tere are mas- ceptable. Mandatory Summer Program Draws Ire from Chinese Students Continued from page 4 students were not informed about the GSP CC if the participation of GSP is an addi- was only 1.0 unit. when applying to CC. tional condition added after their applica- According to the data from the Admis- it. I even called my mother to discuss it. I Only 4 out of the 25 Chinese students tion, especially if it was added only five to sions Office, the only international full tu- almost booked the flight,” said Zhang. were aware of the existence of GSP before six hours before the final release of admis- ition paying students are the 25 students Dean Emily Chan said that the funding applying to CC. Except one student, the sion decisions? from China, 1 student from Mexico, and to support students to participate in GSP rest 24 students realized that they are re- The Director of Admission Matt Bon- several from Canada. Matt Bonser re- was not approved when the Admission Of- quired to participate in GSP when receiv- ser did not give a clear answer but said, sponded that Canadian students are ex- fice released the decision, and therefore, ing an email from the Admission Office a “I don’t think there are many students empt from the GSP because of the similar they are unable to require students on fi- couple days before the release of the final who ED to CC within the GSP Program.” education system to the U.S, but did not nancial aid to participate in the program. admission decision. However, 12 out of the 25 Chinese stu- clarify on the particular situation on the However, her explanations still failed to For Early Decision students, Weiyi (An- dents, about 50 percent, claimed that they student from Mexico. However, Bonser justify why full tuition paying students gel) Zhang received an email from the Ad- applied to CC under either ED 1 or ED 2 did acknowledge that the Admissions Of- should be required to come at the first mission titled “Important Information for track. When asked whether CC deprived fice is aware that Chinese students are the place. International Applicants” at around mid- ED students’ the right of choice, Dean Em- only mandatory group. Dean Chan said on the fairness of the night MST of Dec. 16, 2015. The email stat- ily Chan said that The Catalyst’s questions First-year Zhang asserted that the ac- mandatory nature of GSP, “the true fair- ed, “In order for us to release your admis- made her feel uncomfortable and refused counts from the Admission Office were ness is how to prepare other international sion decision, we need to hear back from to make any further comments. contradictory. “I did not want to partici- students to be strong and confident to you regarding your financial status. Please At the same time, the information about pate in a summer program full of Chinese start first semester at CC.” Dean Chan said read the information below and submit Brandeis’s Gateway Program is clearly list- students. Therefore, I even called the Ad- that in past years, she saw that many in- this short form to verify your financial ed under the “International Applicants” missions Office to ask about it. The Ad- ternational students suffered at the begin- standing and willingness to participate in section on its undergraduate Admission missions Office told me that there would ning of their time at CC, and as the Dean, the Global Scholars Program.” Page. Brandeis University Undergraduate also be students from Japan and Spain. she felt the need to make this program This was the first time that Zhang had Admissions said, “If [international stu- However, where were the Japanese and mandatory. heard about GSP. In order to know her dents] apply as an ED applicant and are Spanish students?” Having a language program mandatory admission decision, Zhang filled out the placed into our Gateway program, we will Zhang continued, “During the summer, for international student is not unique, form and agreed that “attend the Global release you from our ED binding agree- when I asked questions regarding GSP, the the Brandeis University has a similar pro- Scholars Program (GSP).” ment. This will give you the option to de- Admissions Office and the International gram called Gateway, which aims to “pro- For Early Action students like Pei- cline your offer of admission.” Programs Office kept deflecting me to a vide international students with the high heng Zhang, Bingqing (Zoey) Zhou, and Should ED students be granted the right different office. They only highlighted how level of English necessary to be successful Zhuang (Micheal) Xu, they received the to decline their offer to participate in a good the GSP is, but never answered why in the challenging academic program at same email about Global Scholars Pro- program that they have not been informed it was mandatory for me to come.” Brandeis.” gram on Dec. 16, only one day before the about? Zhang added, “We demand an official However, the manner in which CC runs release of their decision on Dec. 17, 2015. The email from CC’s admission clearly apology from Colorado College for only the program during the application pro- 50 percent of students who applied ED states that students will earn “1.5 blocks requiring Chinese students to participate cess is unique and problematic. to CC claimed that they would not have of credit (6 semester hours),” while Lisa in GSP.” Zhizhen (Trillian) Fang demand- On the Colorado College’s official web- done so, if they knew of GSP beforehand. Kosiewicz Doran from the International ed that CC give a “partial refund” for the site, GSP is not under the Admission Page, Zhipeng (Tony) Zhu said, “I am extremely Program Offices said, “The Admission’s program fees. but under the International Program Of- unhappy. But I have no choice but to ac- email is a mistake. It should be 1.0 unit, First-year Yu (Caroline) Wu suggested fice, which the majority of perspective cept to attend GSP because I chose to ED and we have already made it clear to stu- the College to add online testing to de- students do not check. In addition, under CC.” Another ED student Ruochen (Mel- dents before the start of the program.” termine whether students truly need to the sub tag of “International Applicants” ody) Mao also said, “I really regret that I However, First Year Yuchen (Jack) Gu, participate GSP. Ruochen Mao said, “CC from the Admission & Aid Page, there is came to CC.” She continued, “If I did not Ruochen (Melody) Mao, and Yiting Wang should also allow GSP to fulfill either the no mention of the GSP at all. ED CC, I really would not be here.” all said that there was no such email or ‘G’ (Global Culture) or ‘S’ (Social Inequal- First-year Zizhen (Trillian) Fan said that Should ED students be forced to come to spoken communication to clarify that GSP ity) all-college-requirement.” 6 e Catalyst • 10 Questions • October 7, 2016

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Qs with NATE GOODMAN

Nate Goodman talks with his hands. Any question is a launching point for Goodman to talk about his wide range of interests and hobbies. Goodman is a sophomore at CC and a recently declared Southwest Studies major. He can often be found caring for his pet bunny, playing the ute, reading, or spending some time on the Synergy porch. For an overarching philosophy on life, Goodman draws on a desire to simply do whatever makes him happy. While he is not a master of many things, he is an enjoyer of many and revels in the experience of being mediocre. Instead of mastery, Goodman is in search of enjoyment and some quiet moments to sit on the Synergy porch and watch the world pass by.

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terms of allowing people to connect, I’m Dave Mason. Where I went into it kind of always flooded by things around here, all on a lark and it’s really been transforma- these stimuli, when you’re outside with tive for me in any number of ways. The someone there aren’t as many things to classroom environment that Dave created direct your attention at. Aside from that was not what I had expected. Instantly, person, it just gives you some intentional- he was like ‘you have been institutional- ity and a meditative space to be with that ized your entire lives.’ There is this thing person. Maybe it creates a vehicle or mode that we call poetry and it’s trapped on the where people can connect more easily. page, but it’s really something imbued in language and sort of discussions of rhyme TC: What is the spiritual landscape of and meter, which you think of as being this CC? archaic and outdated forms of language, but they’re really important. When you NG: The general impression I get from read someone like Neruda in Spanish you the CC student body, is that it’s largely can hear his voice and there’s something T  C: After moving around right now with really investing myself into sort of this ‘areligious’ body, as in most about the rhyme and meter and intonation so much, what is the concept of home to my major path of study. people you come across it’s like the pop- that’s sort of imposing his voice in his use you? I’m also really involved with Spiritual ular thing not to adhere to a certain reli- of language. Where you sort of remove the Life around campus, I’m a Spiritual Life gion or faith and to not consider yourself art from the artist and look at the works in N G: I’ve never really had intern at the Chaplain’s Office, so sort of a religious person. Coming from a Jewish a vacuum, there’s really something in the something that I can consistently turn the dual function of helping out with activ- background, I definitely feel the minority agency of the poet that is captured in the back to and call home. In a way at a cer- ities and leading group activities like lead- in saying that I am a religious person. So I individual moment of creation. There are tain point I was kind of desperate to find a ing meditative Monday’s, being around for can’t really see many CC students coming plenty of whimsy artistic type ramblings I place, anywhere to go back to, and I think Shove council, and also coming together together in this organized setting to look could go on. maybe I’m getting older and I’ve reached as a group to work on individual spiritual for their spiritual answers. But that said, a more mature place, like coming to Colo- practice, being involved with Hillel and I think there’s an overwhelming spiritual TC: What is the biggest environmental rado Springs now, coming to Colorado things of that nature. presence of people asking those questions issue facing the western United States? College, I came with the intent to say this or looking for that kind of greater answer, is my home, this is where I live. As a winter TC: Have you thought about doing few- a higher power maybe, that’s different for NG: So the easy one to say is going to be start last year I stayed here from May 15 er things and doing them all well as op- each person. Being involved with spiritual water, because that’s sort of the big one to August. I feel like I could almost be a posed to spreading yourself thin? life around campus or the Chaplain’s Of- right there. I’d say that water, yes, because mascot for the NSO Sense of Place thing. fice has just been fantastic, it was one of it’s the wellspring of so many things that If I were to call one place I’ve lived prior NG: I just do what I enjoy to do. If I just the things I did when I started out here that are essential for our way of living. We have to this home it would be Albuquerque just want to walk around and try to be walking just opened doors and provided a space to to come to better solutions to these types because that’s where I lived when I was with my sax or flute or something, I’ll do it. really feel comfortable and not judged or of issues, but the overriding issue we re- younger and that’s where I have my oldest I’ll do it and it makes me happy. If I want insecure. You really see a certain group of ally need to confront now isn’t just the childhood friends, and still have some re- to fumble around the climbing gym, I’ll do students who are very involved, and then mechanical issues of water, but the social ally close family ties there. that. I don’t really have a lot of ego tied up another group of students who are casual- and political mindset that accommodates in the activities. I think that’s where your ly involved, and most students never show such egregious issues that we are facing TC: What are some of your interests at question is coming from. Some people do up to those activities. There definitely is a now. The way that people interact with CC? something and try to present it as their stigma against doing that type of spiritual water in a distant, separate, modern, con- thing and build up that hubris or pride. It’s work in an organized space or with some- sumer-style way. That’s something we can NG: I’m about to declare as being a cool to be good at things, but these are just one overseeing things, definitely just a lot change as American citizens. There has Southwest Studies major. So having a fo- sort of the things I do and it’s what I enjoy of intrinsically tied up notions against or- to be some push to socially reconstruct cus on Ecology and Environmental Policy doing for now at least. I’m not an excep- ganized religious or spiritual or faith prac- these notions we have around water. The hopefully more of a concentration in land tional flautist or the most outdoorsy per- tice. solution is not going to come top down. It and water use, so I’d definitely like to be son here, but I do enjoy all of these things. comes down to each person’s individual involved more in that sector of campus. Just because I’m not the best or keeping TC: What went into your decision to live person. Like a lot of other students, I enjoy things up with the crowd is not a huge deal. at Synergy? Why live here in this unique with the outdoor community. So like lead- community? TC: Who is a thinker or politician or ing trips through the ORC, NSO, FOOT, TC: What is unique about the outdoor person that you would want to sit down things along those lines, generally just environment or being outdoors that NG: It just seemed like a really cool in- with? trying to journey about or adventuring. helps people connect? tentional space, and I’ve been living in When you ask someone ‘what do you do’ boarding communities for the past four or NG: I have a deep appreciation for the the expectation is that the things you do NG: Well I guess it’s something that five years, so getting out of the dorm was work done by Ralph Nader and a lot of define you. I guess something I’ve learned when I was in high school. The high in itself very attractive. I’ve also been try- people sort of look at him as the guy that about myself especially as I’ve gotten into school I went to in California had an out- ing to do this environmentally themed fo- screwed up the Democratic ticket in 2000 college is I do a lot of different things, all of door education program, but it was so cus for my entire year. I thought it offered and 2004, and that has some validity, but which I’m very mediocre at. Mediocre for groundbreaking and kind of earth shat- a great co-curricular community where I he’s done a lot in his career before that instance at playing the flute. I like to play tering in a way where it gave me a place can learn about these sort of things out- dating back to the early 60s. Especially his woodwinds and I really enjoy that and I’m finally where I could feel somehow at side of the classroom as well. It’s really a crusade against unsafe standards in the crap at them, but I still do it anyways. Run- peace. Just slowing things down, and I’ve nice feeling to come back to a hot meal car industry. He was also working from ning, biking, swimming, really anything of had so many people who have been influ- and friendly people and just be able to sit this legal standpoint against special inter- that nature. Of course we’re here at a lib- ential in creating that experience for me. back and get away from the flurry of ac- est for consumer interest. He was trying to eral arts college trying to get an expansive Also there’s a certain joy I get from being tivity. For these next few blocks I’d like to advance things that would benefit people view of all these different things that are outside. More often than not to begin with invest myself even more in the program- in terms of the environment and con- on the table and create a well-rounded in- when it was a little bit warmer before the ming at Synergy. My first block and a half sumer interest. Before he came onto the dividual, but I feel like a pretty common semester started in the first couple weeks, I haven’t been quite as involved as I’d like national political scene, and marred his trope you see here is people like myself I just slept out here every night I think I’ve to be. reputation. In terms of the work I would who spread themselves in a way, so thin slept out here more nights than I’ve slept like to do in my career and adult life there where there’s no real area of expertise. in my bed just because the open air and TC: Is there a block/experience you’ve are a lot of similar things there. I want to Not to say anyone has to have an area of the feeling of being outside is just very had at CC that was formative for you? work for the public interest through envi- expertise, but that’s definitely something rewarding at an intrinsic level. It’s one of ronmental advocacy. These are avenues that this phase of my college experience, those things where you’re just firing off NG: That question brings to mind my of participation, where Ralph Nader has I’m searching for. So I’m trying to do that endorphins that just make me happy. In last block, Introduction to Poetry with been a very influential force. 7

October 7, 2016 Sports The Catalyst Men’s Hockey Starts Season Of Strong With 3-0 Win

By SAM GILBERT

This past weekend, the Colorado College trained at CC over the summer, a typical coaches. struggled to manage his time, but over men’s hockey team started out their season day consisted of waking up around 5:30 In regards to coaching that happens the last three years he has figured out the with an exhibition game against Canadian a.m. and getting to the weight room at before and after games, the coaches leave ideal routine to succeed. “Freshman year school Mount Royal University and skated 6 a.m. From there, they would lift until most of the pep-talking to the players. “The you come in and don’t really know what away with a 3-0 win. Because it was the about 8 a.m, and then skate from 1 p.m to coaches know that we know what we have to expect, especially with the schooling… first game of the pre-season, the team was 3 p.m. The in-between time involved lots to do,” Hansen said. “For them, its more In high school you barely do anything and just hoping to test the waters, according of rest, recovery, and eating. Now that the about reminding us about the systems, then all of a sudden you come to college to senior Matthew Hansen. Nonetheless, team is in season, they are in the weight the little things we need to brush up on, and have to read 120 pages in one night,” they won, gaining extra confidence going room three days a week and have regular and providing occasional motivation.” Hansen said. But, as time goes on, players into the regular season. This weekend, practice five days a week. The majority of the communication that learn when the best time to do their the Tigers will open the 2016-17 regular A substantial change for the hockey team happens off the ice takes place in the homework or take a nap is, which differs season on the road with two games against has been having their own personal weight team’s locker room, which, according for everyone. It’s all about what works for University of Massachusetts in Amherst, training coach, Stephen Woodworth. to Hansen, is really fun for the team. In the individual. Massachusetts. In past years, Woodworth was one of addition to bonding on the ice and in the The Tigers are determined to succeed According to Hansen, the highlight of the assistant strength and conditioning locker room, the team goes to the hockey this season after their last season ended the exhibition game was seeing the first- coaches for all varsity teams, but now house to watch football together and hang below expectation. “Because of [not years succeed. “It’s always nice to see he is solely focused on the hockey team. out with one another. finishing as strongly as desired last year] them get going right away so that they have “Stephen is great,” Hansen said. “The For Hansen, being a senior means we worked really hard in the summer and confidence,” Hansen said. “Coming in [and seven guys who stayed here over the finally being adjusted to the crazy time got in way better shape,” Hansen said. playing a D1 sport] is a huge adjustment.” summer followed the training to a T commitment and excelling at time “It’s already showing in practices and in This year, there are 10 first-years, so nearly and we saw a lot of success.” The whole management. “Because practice is off games.” The hockey team commits more half the team consists of new players. One team had to follow the same protocol for campus, we are gone 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. time to their sport than any other team on of them, Branden Makara, scored a goal. summer training, but it made a difference usually, so school gets tough if you’re in a campus, and with all the practice they do, For Hansen and the other six players that to be at school and be kept on track by the hard class.” During his first year, Hansen they have sizable goals for this year.

Men’s Soccer Rolls Over Centenary and Austin to Remain Undefeated at Home

By EVAN HAMLIN

Backed by strong defensive play and important goals from senior forward Caden MacKenzie and first-year midfielder Hayden Cogswell, Colorado College topped Centenary College and Austin College at home this past weekend. CC’s defense only ceded one goal, ending a shutout streak that spanned four games previously. “When we play at home, we really want to impose our will on our opponents and we were able to find early goals in both games, which clearly put the momentum in after Huettel played a ball off his head to CC has played well as our favor,” said Head Coach Scott Palguta. MacKenzie, who beat Austin goalkeeper of late, but one of their “I thought our guys did an outstanding job Joseph Khalaf. Although CC’s two-goal biggest challenges by of getting on the front foot early in both lead was short-lived, they were able to far will be tonight when matches.” hang on to get the victory by a final score they face top-ranked The Tigers certainly got on the board of 2-1. Trinity University, who early against Centenary, with Cogswell “The two wins this past weekend were currently sits atop the pouncing on a deflected ball and putting a real group effort,” Palguta said. “We SCAC standings, one it into the right side of the net just six received strong contributions from starters place higher than CC. minutes into the game. and bench players in both games and that Trinity bested CC 2-1 “Cogswell continues to grow and is the sign of a good team.” in their first meeting we have been very impressed with his Defensive performance is often a of the season, and the versatility,” Palguta said. “This past difficult individual metric to measure, Tigers are eager to try weekend [Cogswell] played in five but the easiest way to evaluate a team’s to get back at them at different positions for us and did a nice job defensive play is to simply look at how home tonight. in each. It was great to see him get on the many goals have been scored against the “We always try to scoreboard on Friday—a just reward for Tigers this seaso; CC’s defense has allowed impose our will on his strong play.” only four goals. They have nearly tripled our opponents and Junior midfielder Tim Huettel shot a their opponents’ shots thus far, and have force them to make direct kick from 23 yards out into the continually allowed fewer corner kicks adjustments,” said upper left corner 3:34 into the second half than their opponents. Palguta. “Of course, to double CC’s lead. Sophomore forward Senior midfielder Soren Frykholm was any time a top-ranked Daniel Krueger took a cross from Huettel honored as the SCAC’s Defensive Player of team comes to town and found the back left corner of the net, the Week last week. Frykholm, who is also the stakes are a little providing all the insurance CC would need a team captain, has been the team’s anchor bit higher, so I expect to wait out the final 15 minutes of play. in the middle of the field, according to there to be some PHOTOS BY TYLER SYM The Tigers hit the pitch again on Sunday Palguta. “[Frykholm] is our leader and added intensity. We’re hoping for a great lynchpin in the middle of the field. He game and wonderful support from the CC afternoon, looking to secure a win against Top left: Cam Stopforth ‘18, eludes does such an outstanding job winning community!” Austin College, which currently sits in the Austin College players to move the ball fifth position in the Southern Collegiate his individual battles and covering for Kickoff against Trinity University is at 7 downfeld. Top Right: Hayden Cogswell Athletic Conference standings. teammates who make mistakes,” he said. p.m. tonight at Washburn Field. The Tigers MacKenzie struck from the penalty spot “He does the gritty, thankless work in will face off against Schreiner University ‘20 brings good defense to the table in the 20th minute to give CC a 1-0 lead. midfield and never seems to get enough at noon on Sunday, when they will play at against Austin College. Bottom Right: MacKenzie would find the back of the recognition. I was pleased he received Stewart Field. Senior Caden Mackenzie and junior net again 14 minutes into the second half conference Player of the Week honors.” Tim Huettel high fve after a win. 8 Te Catalyst • Sports • October 7, 2016

Hendrix’s Lone Goal Powers CC Past Utah State as the Team Splits Weekend Series

By EVAN HAMLIN Colorado College women’s soccer fell ran a little faster, or if I shot a little sooner.’ took a corner kick in the 47th minute, crossed the line to keep the score even at 0-0. to Boise State University 3-0 on Friday I think that we just needed to finish the senior midfielder Dana Gornick got the CC looks ahead now to some road action afternoon, but bounced back to win a opportunities that we had, as well as ball from the top of the box to Hendrix, this weekend against Colorado State close 1-0 game on Sunday against Utah staying a little more calm and collected who chipped a shot into the right side of University and the University of Wyoming, State University. The women now sit in the when things weren’t going our way, but the net for her first goal in nearly two years. teams that sit behind CC in the Mountain middle of the pack in the Mountain West overall the team “I felt like a West standings. Hendrix said in order division standings, with an even .500 in fought until the very million bucks,” said to get some points out of the games this conference play. end and to me that “I nearly broke down and cried, Hendrix, who was weekend, the team simply needs to stick Friday afternoon’s game against Boise is something to be honestly. I have had so many overcome with great to the script and play their game, always State was a one-sided offensive showcase proud of.” close opportunities to score this emotion on the field. improving in certain areas. by first-year forward Raimee Sherle. Sherle Hendrix and the season, so to finally get one, and “I nearly broke down “We approach every weekend looking to scored all three goals the Broncos would Tigers have certainly and cried, honestly. improve on things we may have not done need to top CC in the second half. Despite found their calm and it be the game winner against I have had so many so successfully the weekend before, and an hour-long lightning delay following collected side in the Utah State was invigorating.” close opportunities work as a team and as a family to getssome her first tally, CC wasn’t able to turn the second game of the to score this season, points on the road,” she said. “Like I said, momentum in their own favor. Sherle’s five weekend when they so to finally get one, we just need to maintain being calm and shots on goal alone matched the Tigers’ took on Utah State on Sunday afternoon. and it be the game winner against Utah collected throughout the games and shots on goal at the other end of the field. The first half came and went without a State was invigorating.” believe that we are good enough to get Junior goalkeeper Louisa Mackenzie made goal, with the Aggies and Tigers mustering Gornick’s assist on the goal was maybe some points and I believe the wins will three saves for the Tigers. three and two shots respectively. It wasn’t her second most important assist in the come.” “You can never have a loss and feel until two minutes into the second half day. Early in the game, in the 17th minute, The Tigers will face off against Colorado satisfied with yourself and what you did in that CC found the only goal they’d need to a header by Aggie junior midfelder Wesley State at 3 p.m. in Fort Collins. Then they that game,” said senior forward Chanisse come away with the win. Hamblin got past Mackenzie, but Gornick will head to Larime, Wyo. to do battle with Hendrix. “You are left thinking, ‘maybe if I After sophomore forward Clara Richter was able to clear the ball right before it the Cowgirls on Sunday at 1 p.m.

First-Year Phenoms Callan, Calderon Leading Men’s Cross Country Team into New Era

By DAVID ANDREWS

When Head Coach Ted Castaneda hits years coming in it’s sort of our role to not going to be out for one or two weeks I Tigers. Callan and Calderon have turned the recruiting trail each spring, he is in any way act like we own the program. wasn’t exactly surprised,” said Callan. in the fastest times this season, but the looking for what he calls “game changers.” Our time to lead the team will come later.” The preseason mileage seems to have entire class of 2020 will factor into the These rare runners have the physical Calderon’s performances this fall have lit a paid off for Callan due to what Castaneda mix moving forward. Joining Callan and talent to change a program, but on top of fire under the team that Castaneda thinks describes as “leap-frogging.” Despite Calderon are first-years Max Blackburn, that have a work ethic and attitude that can lead to late-season success. “Tony the injury setback, Callan leaned on his Ethan Brand-LaBarge, David Hedges, can radiate throughout a team. In first- certainly has been leading the squad, he’s preseason training and was able to drop Adam Mahler, and Jack Williams. year standouts Tony Calderon and Peter not one to back down and that’ll fire up a his times on the strength of his 60-70 mile “[Callan] and [Calderon] will be our top Callan, Castaneda may have found just team, because they want to go after him,” training weeks. runners as we enter the second half of the what the men’s cross country program said Castaneda. Callan’s return from injury has proved season. So that is really exciting news for has been looking for. With the season Calderon’s standout performances successful. At the Metro State Invite this this team as the rest of the guys start to nearing its November climax, Callan and include a team-high 30th place finish at past weekend Callan posted a 14th-place gel behind those guys,” said Castaneda. In Calderon have proved that they have the CC Invite and a 76th place finish at the finish and anchored a fifth place overall November, when the men’s cross country the speed to compete with runners with Woody Greno Invite in Lincoln, Neb. The finish for the men’s team. Meets up until team faces the the Trinity Tigers once more experience in their wheelhouse. Tigers early-season schedule is full of D-II this point in the season have served as an again, the first-year phenoms Callan and Beyond their speed, Castaneda points to competition, which has made it tough for opportunity for the duo to get used to the Calderon will look to topple Trinity and the tireless work ethic of the duo that has the team to crack into low digits in overall new level of competition and extra three spark a new era for the men’s cross country provided a team-wide spark in August race standings. For Calderon, the CC Invite kilometers to cover on race day. Looking program. and September. With early-season trials was one of the biggest learning experiences forward, the Tigers will be headed to Hays, Photos Courtesy of and local races in the rearview mirror, of the year thus far. “It was definitely a Kan. to run in the annual Fort Hays State CC Athletics the men’s cross country team is looking learning experience because that’s where Tiger Open. With Calderon and Callan New additions to the Cross Country both at full strength, the weekend is to build towards late-season success and I really had to learn how to pace myself. I team Tony Calderon (left) and Peter an eventual dethroning of the perennial guess at the end I felt like I had a lot left,” shaping up to be a breakout meet for the Callan (right). powerhouse Trinity Tigers at the SCAC said Calderon. At high schools across Championships in November. the U.S. teams compete in the 5K, but all NCAA teams run 8Ks in competition. In first-year standouts Tony Transitioning from the world of high school cross country to D-III competition Calderon and Peter Callan, was not without its growing pains for the Castaneda may have found just pair. Castaneda had Callan and Calderon what the men’s cross country running 60-70 mile weeks this summer in program has been looking for. preparation for the jump in competition. “Peter [Callan] hadn’t really done that sort of mileage before in high school, while Tony had.” In high school, Callan was Calderon and Callan undoubtedly lead logging heavy hours prior to the season the team on meet day, but also have but would quickly drop off in August. This perspective on their role as first-year bump in mileage took a toll on Callan and runners on the squad. Callan said, “I he suffered a minor injury that sidelined definitely think that there is a lot to be him for two weeks. “When Cindy [Ellison], said for the senior leadership. As first- the athletic trainer, told me that I was

Upcoming Fall Sporting Events

Women’s Soccer Men’s Soccer Volleyball Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Friday, Oct. 7 (today) at Colorado State Friday, Oct. 7 (today) vs. Trinity University, 7 Saturday, Oct. 8 at University of Dallas in Saturday, Oct. 8 at Fort Hays State Tiger Open University, Fort Collins, Colo., 3 p.m. p.m. Irving, TX., 12:30 p.m. in Hays, Kan., 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 9 at University of Wyoming, Sunday, Oct. 9 vs. Schreiner University, 12 Saturday, Oct. 8 at Austin College in Irving, Laramie, Wyo., 1 p.m. p.m. TX., 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11 vs. Johnson and Wales Sunday, Oct. 9 at Centenary College in Irving, University, 6:30 p.m. TX., 11 a.m. 9

October 7, 2016 Active Life The Catalyst Rory Cowie, ‘04 Alum, Details Impact of Gold King Mine Spill

By HALEY COLGATE

In the latest installment of the State of the Another option is to use biological pro- Rockies speech series, Colorado College cesses to try to clean the water. This is not alumnus Dr. Rory Cowie ’04 delivered an ex- practical in Colorado because at such high position on the effects of Colorado’s mining elevations, wetlands and bioreactors don’t legacy on outdoor recreation and aquatic usually survive well. habitats, as well as possible solutions, with The most promising proposal is to change a focus on last year’s Gold King Mine spill. where the water goes, and, if possible, to In August 2015, the Environmental Pro- stop the flow of water from the mines. Us- tection Agency (EPA) miscalculated the ing complex engineering, water flow can be water levels at one of the lower portals of backed up into the mining systems by using the Gold King Mine. An attempt to reopen bulkheads with controlled release valves. As it led to 3 million gallons of acidic, metal- Dr. Cowie put it, “we made Swiss cheese but heavy water gushing into Cement Creek, now we want provolone.” Bulkheads would which feeds into the Animas River. The river refill sections of the mines with water, pre- turned a bright orange, and, as Dr. Cowie venting its release and filling gaps in the put it, “when the river turns orange like that, rock. However, this is risky in that if the flow it’s a media heyday.” The media seized on is underestimated, or fissures in the rock go the event, turning public attention towards unaccounted for, the water could surface toxic runoff from mines. from a different tunnel, creating a spill in a Oxygen introduced to mountain interi- separate location. ors by mining reacts with water and metal Another issue is the extent to which leg- sulfides, making water from mines highly islation prevents activist groups from ad- acidic. The acidic water dissolves metal dressing the problems with the abandoned from the surrounding rocks, creating a po- mines. For over a decade, amendments to tentially colored concoction that is toxic in existing laws and proposals for new bills high concentrations. This sludge is what Photo Courtesy of Josh Stephenson, Durango Harold have been presented to Congress that would poured from the Gold King Mine when the Left, the Animas River a water sport destination before the spill; on the right, the allow for “good Samaritan” action, whereby portal was breached. Animas turned a murky orange from contamination. qualified organizations could bypass laws According to Dr. Cowie, who majored that require permits and allow for citizen in biology at CC before getting his PhD in in the area started in the 1870s, and that’s a suggests that if Colorado had not been so lawsuits to clean up the pollution created hydrology from CU Boulder, the spill itself lot of heavy metal pollution already in the heavily mined, there would be greater diver- by the mines, yet they have had no success. had few immediate repercussions on local river. Adding some extra pollution in a short sity and density in local ecosystems. Support for legislative changes could lead to wildlife, which is fantastic news. However, amount of time might turn the river orange, However, there are options to help the large improvements in decreasing the levels he went on to say that a large part of that is but it won’t affect the wildlife because it has land recover. If we can prevent or at least of pollution our rivers face. probably due to over 100 years of pollution been exposed to it for so long. limit the pollution leaking from abandoned Over 100 years of mining followed by de- from the thousands of mines located at the It does, however, affect the people using mines, outdoor recreation spaces could cades of abandonment led to a multitude of headwaters of the major rivers in the region. the river. The Animas River was shut down blossom even more, and those who utilize mines leaking pollutants into Colorado wa- Had the waterways been clean to begin with, for eight days after the spill, and, according outdoor resources would face fewer health terways. The Gold King Mine spill increased the results would have been more drastic. to the EPA, metals brought in by mine runoff risks from contaminated water. awareness of this problem and led to more To put things in perspective, Gold King pose severe risks to aquatic life downstream. One possibility is treatment plants, where available funding to address it. Supporting Mine released as much water during the Given that there are 23,000 abandoned chemicals are added to raise the pH and sep- legal change and efforts to clean up mine spill as it was previously releasing over the mines in Colorado according to the state arate a dense metal sludge from the water. waters could greatly improve efforts to clean span of two weeks. And there are 47 other government, there are potentially hundreds This sludge would be dried out and moved to up the water that we use for everything from abandoned mines within a 30-mile radius more possible shut downs as other mines a repository—a time-consuming process that drinking to kayaking, aiding the health of of the spill. Add that to the fact that mining age and experience failures. In addition, it would require a constant influx of money. our outdoor community.

Family Weekend: A Fantastic Opportunity To Expose Visitors to Local Outdoors

By ANNA GRIGSBY

They’re baaaaack. Yes, it’s that time of ing with their loved ones. Stanley, for ex- her parents hiked year when the parents flood in. Family and ample, brought her parents up the Barr Trail up some property Friends Weekend finally descended upon us and they stopped where it intersected with that was for sale this past weekend. The usual plight fell on the Manitou Incline, meeting plenty of CC and got an amaz- students: what to do? Sometimes it’s easy students and their parents along the way. ing view of Mount to get so wrapped up in showing parents Meanwhile, sophomore Kiera Connelly Democrat. Do- Colorado College’s campus or the restau- hiked up Mt. Cutler in Cheyenne Cañon erre’s parents are rant scene downtown that we forget that we with her parents and admitted that the “trail from Texas, and live right on the Eastern Front Range of the is super easy but the views are bomb.” This she noted that her Rocky Mountains. Other times, it’s impossi- is a good hike for families with limited time, mom “did well with ble to quell the desire of many eager family as the trailhead is a 15 minute drive from the altitude but Photo Courtesy of Jillian Gibbs and friends to take on outdoorsy feats that CC and the hike itself is about two miles needed to take breaks Jillian Gibbs with her father, mother, and sister enjoying a local C. their lower altitude lungs cannot bear. roundtrip. Cheyenne Cañon is a beauti- often in order to not Springs hiking trail. For these reasons, many students plan their ful area to spend time in during the fall; as get altitude sickness.” Moreover, students encouraged making it parents weekend by balancing on-campus Connelly noted, “you get a full view of the Altitude sickness can result in headaches, a special weekend for parents and friends. events and outdoor activities of their choos- Springs, plus the Aspens are turning up in vomiting, and shortness of breath, which is Doerre offered sage advice: “[Parents] cher- ing. Like many others, sophomore Julieanne the hills.” why it’s important to take good care of your ish the little things when they don’t get to Stanley’s parents “love Colorado and the col- Driving a bit further, junior Anna Smith parents and friends that visit. Tell them to spend as much time with you as they did lege and they [want] to learn as much about took her sister to Green Mountain Falls near drink plenty of water before and after arriving when you lived at home.” However, those the area as possible.” This area includes the Woodland Park, where they hiked the Cata- in Colorado Springs, particularly if you plan little things probably should include as little mountains surrounding us, the Barr Trail, mount Trail. Well worth the trip, in Smith’s on hiking. A first-year, Jillian Gibbs, similarly nitpicking as possible. Cheyenne Cañon, Mueller State Park, Wood- opinion, the trail is a total of six miles and mentioned that her “sister and parents were “Ignore little things they do that could land Park, and (for those willing to drive a currently also boasts Aspen trees chang- all exhausted with headaches, which was potentially start arguments because [you] little) Summit County, to name a few. ing colors. I headed the same direction to [probably] the altitude.” Gibbs is from a town have only a few days to be together and [you After speaking with students about activi- Mueller State Park with my parents––about in Florida at a low elevation, so for future should] want to make them memorable for ties they did with their families and friends a 40-minute drive, just beyond Woodland knowledge plan accordingly—coming from good reasons,” said Stanley. this weekend, I compiled their recommen- Park––where we hiked a three-mile loop. sea level will be a bit more of a shock to the In short, if your parents are visiting, plan dations for outdoor adventures that people The loop was relatively flat in elevation and system—and don’t become overambitious ahead; have a range of options; clear the of different ages and abilities can enjoy. my parents handled it quite easily despite when it comes to the outdoors. decks of schoolwork as much as possible; Even if your parents weren’t able to visit, if the altitude. All of the students I spoke to emphasized show them the natural beauty of the Rockies you’re expecting family or friends to be vis- If you’re looking to put a little more dis- the importance of maximizing time with par- and the Front Range; make it unique. In the iting soon, or you’re always looking for new tance between yourself and Colorado ents whenever they visit. “Get your school end, though we are so blessed to be in an places to explore, you can use this as a refer- Springs, sophomore Madi Doerre spoke work done ahead of time to lower your stress,” area full of inspiring views and outdoor op- ence. highly of her family trip to Breckenridge (a Gibbs emphasized, and make sure “you don’t portunities, these experiences are only truly Most students opted for some light hik- little over a two hour drive), where she and waste half the time fguring out what to do.” made special when spent with loved ones. 10 e Catalyst • Active Life • October 7, 2016

REEL ROCK 11 Draws Diverse Crowds and Fuels Students’ Cravings for Adventure

By SARAH LAICO

Early First Block, climbers were rushing to two films were entitled “Young Guns” and Students new and old to climbing can share quite goal-oriented, taking it too seriously Worner with a gleam in their eyes—word had “Boys in the Bugs.” “Young Guns” profiled the love of the film, and the connections would ruin its magic. As long as Reel Rock gotten out: tickets for Reel Rock 11 were now 15-year-old Ashima Shiraishi and 16-year- they make translate to the climbing gym. returns year after year and CC climbers con- available. With tickets in hand, amateur and old Kai Lightner, two incredibly young and As Assistant Director of Outdoor Education tinue fostering such a welcoming and easy- gifted climbers that are currently dominat- David Crye put it, “[the event helps] draw going community, this magic will undoubt- Clearly, Reel Rock is much ing the climbing scene and are assuming the new people into the climbing community edly remain. face of the sport. On a different note, “Boys at CC and work to- more than a collection of in the Bugs” followed the four-year quest of wards taking their films; it’s an event that en- the bumbling and somewhat-drunken pro- own climbing to gages the community. fessional crack climbers Will Stanhope and the next level.” Matt Segal to send a 5.14 finger crack in the Moreover, he noted Bugaboos of the Canadian Rockies. Dur- that not only are ing intermission, Outdoor Education staff the films inspira- seasoned climbers alike found themselves members ran the annual handstand contest, tional, they’re also wondering what the event would bring this a perfect physical and humorous interlude “a great way to year and building up “stoke” in and out of with prizes for everyone. celebrate adven- the climbing gym. On Sept. 28, Reel Rock 11 The following three films “Brette,” “Rad / ture and [see] who finally arrived at Colorado College. Dad,” and “The Dodo’s Delight” brought just in the industry is Founded by CC grads Josh Lowell ’94 and as many smiles, laughs, and gasps to the au- pushing the limits Peter Mortimer ’96, Reel Rock is a climb- dience as the first two. “Brette” focused on of climbing.” ing documentary series sponsored by The professional climber and free soloist Brette In addition to the North Face that travels across the conti- Harrington in her pursuit to travel far and inspiring aspects nent, typically sharing five diverse climb- wide to find new climbs, while “Rad / Dad” of the documen- ing or adventure related films over a couple demonstrated how adventurist Mike Libecki taries, audiences hours. In addition to the film showings, Reel learned to balance time between feeding gain an apprecia- Rock features fundraising by climbing and his outdoor passions and being there for his tion for the ways outdoor organizations and sponsors, prize daughter Lilly. Perhaps the most hilarious professional giveaways and raffles, and entertaining con- film of all was “The Dodo’s Delight,” an epic climbers approach tests among audience members. CC is lucky tale of climbers Sean Villanueva O’Driscoll, the sport. As first- to be one of the few locations where this Ben Ditto, and brothers Nico and Olivier year Annemarie unique experience takes place. Favresse, as they sailed the seas to reach Lewis pointed out, To kick off the festivities, CC’s own Ritt big walls in the arctic. Aboard their ship, “the main theme Kellogg Climbing Gym hosted a pre-party the Dodo’s Delight, the climbers shared behind every sin- entitled “Get Pumped for Reel Rock,” with jolly jam sessions and practically gourmet gle video was hav- “pumped” taking on a double meaning—ex- meals—a highly spirited and amusing film. ing fun and being citement, and the stiff feeling one’s forearms Clearly, Reel Rock is much more than a goofy,” a goal that develop after a tough climbing session. collection of films; it’s an event that engages the CC climbing The event included pizza, Adidas Outdoor community also posters, a raffle, and naturally, some solid “[The event helps] draw new strives for. Hav- climbing. Climbers then congregated at the people into the climbing com- ing attended other Kathryn Mohrman Theatre to continue the outdoor film festi- celebration. munity at CC and work towards vals, Lewis noticed Awaiting students in Armstrong were two taking their own climbing to the that most outdoor visiting organizations: Colorado Mountain next level. [The films are] a great films are “all about Club (CMC) and Pikes Peak Climbers Alli- sending the next ance (PPCA). CMC is primarily focused on way to celebrate adventure and see record” and that getting people outdoors to learn new tech- who in the industry is pushing the “the fun and ad- niques and safety skills in a wide variety of limits of climbing.” venture gets lost activites—ice climbing, rockclimbing, hik- in that feat or pur- ing, fly-fishing, and more. Equally commit- suit.” ted to outdoor recreation in Colorado, PPCA On the other works to protect climbing areas across the the community. By getting climbers into the hand, as Reel Rock state, replacing bolts and anchors and Ritt Gym, making connections between stu- demonstrated, the cleaning and restoring highly frequented ar- dents and local organizations, and expos- absurdity of what eas. Both groups disseminated information ing all levels of climbers to different angles climbing entails, about their work to get students involved, as of the sport, Reel Rock makes a sometimes along with the well as distributed stickers—an instant at- inaccessible-seeming sport into one that ev- type of people it tention-getter for the Nalgene fiends of CC. eryone can enjoy. attracts, highlight Once students and Colorado Springs com- Beyond its engaging nature, Reel Rock is its genuinely silly munity members had a chance to talk to so important to the climbing community nature. Though the organizations, the film began. The first at CC due to the atmosphere it cultivates. climbing can be

Photo Courtesy of Brett Lowell

Ashima Shiraishi, fi fteen years old, on “Horizon,” V15, in Mount Hiei, Japan. Shiraishi began climbing when she was six in Central Park and is now one of the strongest climbers in the world. Shiraishi was fea- tured in one of the fi lms at Reel Rock this year, “Young Guns.” 11

October 7, 2016 Life The Catalyst Banned Books Week Fosters Openmindedness Through Discussion

By JONATHAN TIGNOR If you refect back on your days of high help combat this suppression of knowledge. involvement with Banned Books Week. in the censorship of works. “CC does not ban school English class (hopefully they weren’t First established in 1982, Banned Books Restricting books of any kind—i.e., literature, or challenge any works . . . We have displays something out of Ferris Bueller), you Week was created in response to a growing philosophy, history, children’s lit, etc.—can to help make people aware, [and] we carry a will probably recall reading books like number of bans and challenges towards have detrimental consequences to a society. variety of formerly suppressed works,” said “Huckleberry Finn,” “Catcher in the Rye,” “inappropriate” books in schools, bookstores, “It deprives the community of information Wheatwind. For the past week, Tutt Library “Grapes of Wrath,” or maybe even “Animal and libraries. Typically occurring during that they deserve. It’s a removal from the has had an insightful display on censorship Farm.” But did you know that all of these the last week of September, Banned Books democratic process . . . Tere is deeper truth in to raise awareness on the issue, shelving classic works, and many more, were once Week seeks to celebrate both our freedom the information available in the library,” said examples of banned books and providing banned? Or that in some communities, they to read and the persisting availability of Wheatwind, distressed by those who support general information on the history of still are? Unfortunately, book banning is a challenged books. However, according to the the limitation of knowledge. challenged books. “I want to keep us thinking form of censorship that continues to occur ALA, there have been more than 11,300 book Whether it be “Looking for Alaska” or “Mein about our freedom of speech as a valuable in much of the world today, including in challengings since 1982. Libraries have been Kampf,” there are ideas and information thing,” Wheatwind said. the United States. What would our society strong supporters of the initiative, including contained within these books that people have Wheatwind is absolutely right; our look like if such widely infuential works of our own Tutt Library. If you have been paying the right to access. Just because an individual freedom to seek out ideas, even those that literature were still withheld or restricted? Te attention to the Student or Event List-Servs reads “Mein Kampf,” doesn’t mean they are may be controversial, is of paramount value. vision seems bleak. for the past week, you may have noticed daily going to become a Nazi; as individuals, they Nowhere in the world is everything allowed Te censorship of books, even those with quotes in regards to the literary campaign. form their own outlook and response to the to be published, but it is universal freedom controversial ideas, is a limitation of free Marie Wheatwind, a Research Librarian ideas presented (in this case they would worth striving for. Any limitation on the speech and prevents honest, open discussion; at Tutt, has been instrumental in spreading hopefully be concerned and not supportive). consumption of information can be harmful both the American Library Association (ALA) awareness here at Colorado College. Banning books removes individuals to a community. and the Ofce for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) “Promoting individual learning is the most from potential discussions, but those Trough books we ultimately gain a greater condemn the bans that occur in schools important part of our mission . . . people discussions are exactly what help foster open- understanding of ourselves, of others, and of and public libraries across the country. should be able to read and form their own mindedness. Luckily for CC students, we the world around us; the freedom to read is Fortunately, we have Banned Books Week to opinions,” said Wheatwind in regards to Tutt’s attend an institution that does not participate something beautiful that must be preserved. "Teaching People How to Fish:" Sophia Skelly: A Student Colorado Springs Food Rescue Representing the Abused

By ANA ORTIZ By MEG DEMARSH “One in seven people in Colorado don’t directly with survivors, Skelly was able to sit in know where their next meal is coming from,” on conference calls to other national leaders. explained sophomore Landis Hackett. Hackett Upon hearing from a Denver coalition, Skelly has worked at the local nonproft Colorado recognized the possible need for a similar Springs Food Rescue (CSFR) since his frst year. awareness of the issue on CC’s campus. He started out biking 100 pounds of food from Although Skelly’s focus is primarily on Rastall to locations like Urban Peak and Marian raising awareness in the Colorado Springs House soup kitchen and is currently working as community, she hopes to expand the club’s Media and Propaganda Coordinator for CSFR. impact and breadth of infuence in the All three Colorado Food Rescue nonprofts, following years. “I do have some ambitions including CSFR, “work to take food that would to go to Denver and participate in driving otherwise be thrown away—for example, food policy change,” she stated of her future near its experation date that grocery stores don’t plans. “In addition, we are working on some want—and bring it to a place where individuals fundraising eforts to support local NGOs face food insecurities (areas where people may (Non-Governmental Organizations) in the not have access to healthy foods, or the money Colorado Springs area.” and transportation to get those foods),” Hackett With this in mind, Skelly commented on her said. Ultimately, CSFR not only collects food to plans to collaborate with other local human give to people or places in need, but also tries to trafcking awareness institutions. Her plans help those same people look for jobs to provide include participating in trafc watch training income for themselves and their families. As Landis Hackett Photo By Aaron Cronin Sophia Skelly Photo By Aaron Cronin from a local NGO, Exodus Road. In addition, Hackett stated, “it is not just giving a man a fsh, to save food that would have otherwise been Even from a short conversation with Skelly is interested in working in coalition with it is teaching people how to fsh.” thrown away. Tat was a big frst step.” Moving sophomore Sophia Skelly, it is clear she has the Human Trafcking Task Force of Southern You might be surprised by the amount of past these bumps in the road, CSFR has had some found her niche. As the founder of the new Colorado’s Art Reach program. In order perfectly good food thrown away each day. incredible achievements. “We currently are club Not for Sale, Skelly refects on her initial to prevent re-traumatization of survivor’s, Hackett explained the process of sell-buy dates saving about 30,000 pounds of food a month, interest in the issue of human trafcking and interaction is often prevented. Terefore, the that stores are required to put on products, and ofsetting that food from reaching a landfll. We subsequent founding of the organization. artwork created during a survivor’s process of shared that there is actually a two-week period have saved close to 500,000 pounds of food since As the club’s mission statement professes, their trauma can provide a direct connection of time between the sell-buy date and expiration the start of CSFR, meaning we have ofset food she hopes to “elevate students’ understanding to the issue of human trafcking. date before produce goes bad. costs of local nonprofts and organizations by of the issue and efect change in our As an intended Political Science major and In a two-week period, that food could fll the half of a million dollars or almost over that. For community.” Although a self-proclaimed Feminist and Gender Studies minor, Skelly is stomachs of people in need. “Even when food example, Urban Peaks monthly food bill was I novice on the subject, Skelly’s authenticity and committed to aligning her studies with similar near the sell-by date has not gone bad, stores think, almost $7,000 and now it’s at about $900. passion have attracted the support of Colorado forms of social justice and policy change. For still need to throw it out-literally dumpsters So now they can take that money and allocate Springs and Colorado College communities. now, Skelly commented on her continued and dumpsters flled with food," he said. In the it to diferent things,” he said excitedly. Hackett Te Human Trafcking Task Force of Southern efort to improve a difcult issue. “Te United States alone, 40 to 50 percent of all food is and CSFR will also be working with local Colorado, which holds meetings in downtown majority of these individuals don’t identify as wasted.” Tis is one of many saddening statistics schools in the Springs with the goal “to save Colorado Springs the second Tuesday of each victims, which makes it such a hard problem Hackett provided. Tis problem is worldwide food from the schools and to educate.” month, is a collaborative coalition of local to tackle. Te people you’re trying to save and is much larger than people might think; Te food-waste problem is worldwide, but ofcials and speakers. With their support, don’t want to be saved.” Skelly emphasizes “it’s not just food being wasted, there is all this steps towards fxing it begin with individuals. Skelly felt confdent moving forward. the importance of terminology as a viable energy that goes into producing food, harvesting “Changing smaller habits and not buying When asked to comment on her initial mechanism of change. “Tis next meeting food, transporting food, and keeping it cool," or taking too much food is huge” Hackett interest in the subject, Skelly stated, “it was one we are focusing on language, being super Hackett said. Basically, the amount of food described. An easy way to reduce food waste of those things when you see the issue, you’re cognicent on what the words you are using wasted amounts to 25 percent of water usage in at home is by creating an eat-frst list on your outraged, but then you don’t do anything actually mean.” As a feminist herself, Skelly the United States.” If the food waste problem is fridge, to make sure you eat foods that expire about it.” Skelly’s hometown of Houston, TX is particularly interested in the conversation fxed, then other issues tied into food waste can frst. CSFR is always looking for help, whether is a local hub for human trafcking. Calling surrounding the illicit sex industry and the be be fxed. that be giving monthly donations or doing a upon her previous interest, Skelly searched for often misinterpreted vocabulary associated Despite challenges, in the four years CSFR has Rastall bike shift—anything helps! an applicable internship to the topic. with it. been in business, they have seen great progress. Remember it starts with us as individuals to In collaboration with a local law organization “My goal last year was to just go to an In a considerably conservative town, CSFR is help this planet. “It’s about being aware, asking in Houston, Skelly spent her summer event every day, a speaker, a club meeting, a often not taken seriously as a college student questions, learning, and changing little things increasing her knowledge and systematic sporting game,” she said. “I feel like there is organization. Tey have to renegotiate donation in terms of the way you live to help better the understanding of human trafcking and other such a culture to spread yourself thin. It’s great rules with nearby organizations. Hackett stated: local community and at the same time you are human rights violations. Te organization to just go to class, make some friends, and “CSFR, before they could work with Rastall, had helping better the world,” Hackett emphasized. focused on driving policy changes for then fnd something you are super passionate to work with the higher ups of Bon Appetit to As his mother used to say for her own children’s issues. As many survivors are about and pursue it.” Skelly’s authenticity is rework their rules surrounding the donation of nonproft back home in New Jersey, “Change a arrested under charges of prostitution, Skelly a refreshing take on social justice and policy food because they weren’t allowed to donate Habit, Change the World.” worked with experts in the feld to create change. food from the bufet. CSFR worked with Bon It is up to us, let’s get together and change the innovative approaches to targeting pimps and If interested, “Not for Sale” meets frst and Appetit to rewrite their rulebook, allowing them world one new habit at a time. trafckers. Although unable to communicate third Mondays at 12:30 p.m. in Palmer 25A. 12 Te Catalyst • Life • October 7, 2016 A Piece, Instead of a Whole Finding Your Voice

CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE By MARY FESER Sarché has made it clear, however, that he We all know how to talk—or at least we think Ten there’s articulation—the way we shape our doesn’t intend to “romanticize loneliness”, he we do. However, few of us know how we sound mouths so that we can be understood.” just really wants to “speak to those who have to others, or how we can make that sound more Aronson will guide students through physical felt lonely their whole lives.” understandable, expressive, and powerful. exercises that target each of these three areas. It also speaks specifcally to our age group Developing that knowledge is the purpose of In one exercise, students will simply be lying on as a whole. “Tis generation has been raised Kate Aronson’s new adjunct “Finding Your their backs, completely relaxed, noticing their to think that it was so important to be part of Voice,” which will take place on Tuesdays and natural breath. Other exercises include sliding a group, and I also really wanted to provide a Tursdays from 3:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. during the voice up and down to work on resonation commentary on that,” said Sarché. Blocks 3 and 4. Te class will take students and working out the lips and tongue to achieve “It’s also very reliant on technology, which through numerous diferent exercises to work better articulation. Aronson will also discuss the says something about the age that we’re on breath, resonation, and articulation. Tese anatomy behind speaking: where and how the living in.” Without giving too much away techniques will then be applied to several sounds are made within the body and mouth. about the experience, the production centers informal presentations throughout the two Troughout the two blocks, the students will around headphones and an iPod track. blocks. apply the exercises in low-key presentations Being an “actor” in the piece is experience Te inspiration for the class came when of diferent texts. “I’ll have the students choose in and of itself. Sophomore Teo Merrill Aronson, whose background is in theater whatever text they want,” said Aronson. “So, described the “incredible amount of and who has worked as an actor, teacher, and for instance, if they’re a writer in the English Photo By Daniel Sarché Reporter Zascha Fox responsibility” he feels for “making sure that director, saw a gap in the theater curriculum at department and they want to read a poem that participates in a dress rehersal of "Piece by Bloody the audience is on the right track and that CC: there were no voice classes being ofered. they’ve written or that someone else has written Piece" they stay safe.” “I noticed that the Teater Department then they can do that; if they’re an actor and -vino’s novel “Invisible Cities” “really “Te extra dimension of having sight taken didn't ofer a voice production class for actors, they want to read a monologue they can do that; fipped a switch” for him, and the “project’s away is disorienting, and really requires you so I proposed the class to the chair of the if they’re in chemistry and they think they might been in its current form since July.” to hone your other senses,” added senior department,” explained Aronson. “Ten I have to present a paper someday then they can Due to the hurried nature of the Block Plan, Marin Day. Sarché also commented on the realized that not only Teater majors could do that.” Sarché has had to create audiodramas from CC community, and how well his work had beneft from it, but really any student who had While preparing for the presentations, scratch in less than two weeks, but this is a been received here. “It’s unique to CC that a desire to express him or herself more clearly.” Aronson will also discuss efective body diferent kind of production. “It’s a longer audiences are willing to trust this much,” said She believes that speaking efectively is an language, which some studies have shown is form project,” which has allowed him to Sarché. “Tey just have to put on headphones important skill in all areas of life. even more important than content in speeches. really fesh out and develop exactly what he and walk through the blackness.” Tere are “It goes across the board, from interpersonal Tere will also be some unique opportunities for wants in a thesis. He has been honing the also “dedicated community members from relationships to speaking in front of a crowd, learning about the voice: Aronson hinted that form since “Shore and Woods,” fnding what the town who come to every show.” to doing a Shakespeare play,” said Aronson. there may be a guest speaker at the beginning has worked well and what hasn’t. After graduation, he plans on moving “I really think it’s important for everybody of Block 4, and also said that if there is time and Te nature of the performance is that to New York City to pursue a career as a to fgure out not only ‘how do I get my point interest, the class can play around with how to the audience knows little to nothing about professional actor. While he has intentions of across’ but ‘am I expressing the emotion that I’m vocalize accents and dialects. it before going into the theater. Prior taking “Piece by Bloody Piece” with him and feeling.’” According to Aronson, the three keys For Aronson, voice work is not just important knowledge may skew the audience’s reaction exhibiting it there, he’s unsure how such a to speaking efectively are breath, resonation, for personal and professional success. Knowing and experience within the space, defeating diferent community will receive it. and articulation. “Te breath is what supports your own voice, how you are perceived by the purpose of the performance as a whole. For both theater lovers and those unfamiliar everything with the voice so we have to start others, and how to alter that perception allows Te origin of the title, however, is not a secret. with the art, “Piece by Bloody Piece” is an with the breath, and then once we do that we you to shape your own image and portray the “It’s a line from the piece,” said Sarché. immersive experience that should not be can fgure out how do we reduce tension so way you interpret the world more efectively and “Tere’s a common theme of separating passed up. Groups of up to six audience that all those sound waves can vibrate wherever truthfully. “You can construct the kind of voice from a whole and becoming a part. It really members are permitted in to the show in they want to vibrate in the body,” she explained. that you want to use in your life,” said Aronson asks the question, what does it mean to be 15-minute intervals from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on “Te vibration of soundwaves within the body and, by doing so, you can construct who you rejected—to be a piece instead of a whole?” Oct. 7, and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Oct. 8 and 9. is the resonation, which sends the voice out. want to be.

Hop-Ed: Oktoberfest A weekly review of local beers for Colorado College students by Colorado College students. Brought to you in association with the Homebrew Education Club of Colorado College.

By BRANDON MARCUS, CHRISTOPHER BIRTCH, & JULIAN DAHL

is Week’s Brewery: ting to the marzen-style Oktoberfest mold. Tis beer smelled bready and malty, with a little underlying sweetness, some- Tis week, instead of focusing on one brewery, we are what lacking depth. Te taste refected the smell, not having trying something new. Currently in the midst of fall, we exceptional or sophisticated favor, except that of some tasty are going to spend a couple weeks focusing on seasonal malts. Te most promising taste aspect was the full body feel beers produced in-state. Tis week we will review solely satisfying the mouthfeel and causing it to be quite refresh- Oktoberfest-style beers, all brewed in Colorado. Next week, ing. Tis Oktoberfest also fnished clean and dry, very nice we will stick to the fall seasonal theme by reviewing beers on the palette. Coming in at 5.8% alcohol per volume and with pumpkin favors. a 24 on the IBU scale, this beer is an average marzen Ok- toberfest. Defnitely worth trying if you want to taste a well Fun Facts: produced American take on the marzen style Oktoberfest. Tis beer is simple, yet quite enjoyable. Prost also brews a Oktoberfest is the world’s largest beer festival, taking place few other spectacular beers to check out, namely the Pils every year in Munich and Bavaria. Tis year's festival started and the Kolsch. Sept.17, and fnished early this week on Monday, Oct. 3. Te Photo by phillip engh Selection of Oktoberfest beers event sees between fve and seven million visitors annually. Brandon’s Pick: Dry Dock Docktoberfest Te event is free, although the beer is not. Other event at- homebrewing, much like our own Julian Dahl. Over the past Te last of the Colorado Oktoberfest beers we tried was tractions include rides and local German music. Beer en- 20 years they have grown and evolved with the local environ- the Dry Dock Docktoberfest. Dry Dock is another newer joyed at Oktoberfest is closely tied to German beer history. ment and have made some very notable beers. Tis Oktober- Colorado brewery opening its doors in 2005, but very quick- For example, the 'Reinheitsgebot' is known as the German fest has a clear, rich, copper appearance which is extremely ly expanding. From 2012 to 2013 they nearly quadrupled Beer Purity Law in common English. Tis law dates back enticing, by golly, get me a stein of this beautiful beer! Tis their production from 3,200 barrels a year to nearly 12,000, to the 16th century, and limits German beer producers to beer has mild IBUs common of marzen-style lagers, coming so keep your eyes peeled for more delicious beers out of this three ingredients: water, barley, and hops. Te other infu- in at 22. Aromas of fruit, malts, and bready grain are emitted booming company. Tis is another standard marzen-style ential part of this history and beer style is origin of the term from the glass, furthering Left Hand's unique approach to oktoberfest beer. It resembles the prost in color with a dark 'Marzen.' Marzen beer is Bavarian in origin, and dates back this beer. Te taste, proving multidimensional, has an initial orange hue. Te aroma greets you with a very prominent to pre-16th century, when brewing was only allowed to oc- malt favor followed by a nice bready taste with hints of fruit, yeast smell, but also some malty scents. It is a smooth drink cur between September and April. Marzen was brewed in and a late bitter fnish, causing a nice sensation. Tis Okto- yet lacks a ton of favor. It is strongly carbonated, has a very March, (Marz in German), and uses a diferent yeast than berfest also has a nice medium body feel in the mouth. With bready texture, and has a medium body. It ranks a 22 on the other beers that takes a longer time to ferment than tradi- an alcohol percent of 6.6 percent by volume, I could enjoy IBU and is 5.6 percent by volume. Tis was our least favorite tional lagers. Tus, when a new brewing season began again this beer all day. Other Left Hand beers to check out are the of the three yet still a quality example of the style. Dry Dock September, people would clean out their cellars of the last Nitro Milk Stout, the Sawtooth Ale, the Good Juju, and many does make some other exceptional beers, a few we would beers from March, just in time for Oktoberfest. Tis is why other seasonal and limited release brews. recommend include the Sour Apricot, the Apricot Blonde, Marzen-style beer dominates at Oktoberfest festivities. and the Vanilla Porter. Julian’s Pick: Oktoberfest Marzen - Prost Brewery is Week’s Picks: Prost Brewery, a very young brewery out of Denver, pro- Where to Buy: duced a nice fall seasonal marzen-style Oktoberfest as well. Tese beers should be available at many liquor stores in Topher’s Pick: Octoberfest Marzen - Lefthand Brewery Prost was founded by one of Dry Dock’s head brewers, Bill the Springs, yet remember seasonal beers are a limited re- Our frst beer is an Oktoberfest marzen-style lager brewed Eye, with the goal of creating quality german style beers to lease. So if you don't hurry up and try these out they may by Lefthand Brewery out of Longmont, Colo. Lefthand was serve the front range. Resembling the Left Hand Oktoberfest no longer be on the shelves. We recommend celebrating the founded in 1994 by two college friends with a knack for in color, but a slightly lighter copper, this beer is equally ft- end of the festival and getting out there while supplies last! Te Catalyst • Life • October 7, 2016 13 Countdown to the Top Five Dive A Not So “Impossible Burger” By BECCA STINE Restaurants in the 80903 I wonder how many hours it took to perfect Whether or not we fnd ourselves directly the burger patty recipe at Skirted Heifer, or how afected by our own reality of consumption, we’re By EMILY NG many diferent people were involved in designing faced with a real problem. In 2009, Biochemist an In-N-Out hamburger. Of course, we can’t Patrick O. Brown recognized the severity of this 3. Fit for a King: King's Chef carne asada. Monica’s also offers sweet know for sure, but how labor intensive could it be? issue and devoted his sabbatical to work on As a member of the under 21 community, indulgences like horchata and churros. Because a burger patty can only vary so much, it eradicating industrial animal agriculture. Teir I have yet to experience the full glory of Despite the quality and quantity of the just becomes a matter of minor adaptation. Ten website, Impossible Foods, reads, “We identifed the legendary Colorado Springs staple: the food, you must be warned before eating again, imagine the taste of a burger that took methods and ingredients to naturally recreate drunk food Mecca that is King’s Chef Diner. at Monica’s that you will participate in a scientists, engineers, chefs, farmers, and foodies everything—the sights, sounds, aromas, textures Regardless, I have heard the King’s Chef 16-year-old feud in the restaurant over fve years to design and manufacture because it and favors. Te result? Tis impossibly delicious experience is imperative to a true Springs which is the best homemade salsa—red uses 95 percent less land, 74 percent less water, game changer of a burger.” Tey discovered experience. King’s Chef Diner supplies or green—amongst other traditional creates 87 percent less greenhouse gas emissions, that a compound named heme, found in both massive portions of the greasiest food at condiments such as fresh cucumbers, and is 100 percent free of hormones, antibiotics, plants and meats, is responsible for giving meat the most obscure hours (from 7 a.m. to 9:30 peppers, and carrots. and artifcial ingredients. Tis may sound too its smell, sizzle, bleed, and meaty tast. Tus, we p.m Thursday through Saturday), and it’s Two tacos, a full meal for many, can run good to be true, but, as of the year 2009, this don’t need to consume meat to taste its favor. just a 10-minute walk south of campus on at as little as $4. Keep Monica’s in mind next burger patty is a reality, and it's selling. Tis sounds ideal, but what do consumers think? the corner of Bijou and Nevada. time you’re searching for some authentic, Today, the meat industry is one of the leading Sophomore Micah Robin, talks about the process Menu options include a stacked plate inexpensive Mexican food or craving causes of global warming and greenhouse of cooking meat and how simply switching to the of cheesy, bacon-covered potatoes, tacos. The restaurant’s wide selection of emissions. According to the Beef Board and “Impossible Burger” would take away from the enormous burgers, and local favorites like burritos, plates, and chimichangas is only National Cattlemans Beef Association, one experience of preparing meat. “Tat’s why I love green chili. If you find yourself with the a 13-minute bike ride away on 30 East quarter-pound burger uses 110 gallons of water cooking and eating meat,” Micah said. “You can munchies or hankering for some house- Fillmore St. (two weeks’ worth of showers). Tis water is used play with so much favor…I would try it though.” made hot caramel cider, without hope of to quench the cow, irrigate pastureland, grow What it comes down to, and what people really midnight breakfast solace, $10 will fulfill all crops needed to feed cows, and process beef. Te care about, is food. Eating is the one thing we of your late night needs—as long as you can average American uses around 100 gallons of do three times a day every day: one of our truest safely stumble your way off campus. water a day, thus, eating a single burger for dinner human routines. Vegetarianism is not necessarily is doubling water consumption in a matter of fve the answer, but basic awareness is. Te issue of 2. Monica’s Taco Emporium minutes. While we sit and absentmindedly bite global warming needs to be addressed through You know that you’ve found a good taco into a juicy beef patty, people living in California the people, and through what means most to shop if it is open almost 24 hours a day. are forced to reconsider how many showers they us—our food. What many do not realize is that The demand at Monica’s Taco Shop is so can take per day, and how long they can aford there are too many people living on this planet overwhelming that customers arrive at to stand under the hot water. While McDonalds and we don’t have the land space to grow food a steady pace from 5 a.m to 11 p.m every thrives, selling more than 75 hamburgers per organically anymore. GMO’s and mass beef day. Monica’s huge client base ranges from second, the 1 percent of available drinking water production exist because they are the only way soccer moms, immigrants, and even the we have left is drastically decreasing. According to to successfully feed our ever-growing population. occasional Colorado College professor. livestock researchers, animal agriculture uses 30 Karlheinz Erb, professor at the Institute of Social The restaurant interior is decorated with percent of land, and over 25 percent of freshwater Ecology at Alpen-Adria University in Vienna, colorful sombreros, poncho-inspired on Earth, creating as much greenhouse gas said, “Tere is an implicit assumption among tapestries, and dried chilies hanging from emissions as cars, trucks, trains, ships, and many forces that we have to encroach into the the walls. airplanes combined. In an article published on tropical forests, and we have to use more land In concurrence with the décor, the Climate Change Central website, Bobby Magill to feed the people.” Meat is a luxury, but it is menu offers a plethora of different items states, “Animal-based foods in the American diet also a routine—a habit even. Te “Impossible including tacos, tortas, enchiladas, and accounted for about 85 percent of food-related Burger” makes it possible to allow ourselves the many other Mexican comfort food favorites Photo by phillip engh Carne asada plate at greenhouse gas emissions in 2009 and about 90 enjoyment of “meat,” without harming our planet with house-made meats like carnitas and Monica's Taco Emporium percent of all agricultural land use.” and depleting our water sources. 14

October 7, 2016 Opinion The Catalyst Awkwardness or Arrogance? Colorado College Students’ Interactions With Bon Appetit Staf By REBECCA GLAZER see the brightest and the best every day.” It’s I was amazed that Bright could think of a certain blind spot where food service work- not often that we give a lot of thought to the students as awkward rather than rude, given ers reside. Many of us have never been on the remarkable privilege of our presence at such my own experiences of confict with “stand- other side of the glass, never been the ones a prestigious educational institution, but it ofsh” customers. “Well there are certainly thanklessly providing for people who cannot seems that Bright does. When I asked wheth- rude people,” Bright admitted, “but I think even bother to say good morning. er it was the students’ choice of majors that that stems from their discomfort. Everybody So we’re awkward, and sometimes we’re gave him more hope than typical restaurant is trying to impress everybody. Everybody rude. It’s most likely unintentional, but we customers, he replied, “the fact that they’re wants to be well liked. Some of them are just cannot escape the fact that there is some- studying makes for a diferent clientele.” He really bad at it,” he laughed. “Really bad at it.” thing preventing us from smiling, chatting, ought to be right—at least, that ought to be While sometimes encounters with intoxi- and sharing something of ourselves. Perhaps why most of us are here: to educate ourselves cated students can result in $12 jars of geflte it’s our socioeconomic privilege, or the fact in order to shape the future of our country for fsh falling to the foor, “most of the time it that we don’t know whether or not the per- the better. improves our interactions, because it softens son piling tomatoes onto our salad has at- CC has been kind to Bright—a defnite im- the edge a lot of these kids have,” Bright said. tended college, which leaves us unsure how Illustration By Charlotte Wall provement from his 10 years of struggle with “So we can have a banter going back and to speak as equals, as friends. It’s like Bright A couple weeks ago, I stood in the check- depression and a hellish two weeks work- forth, a little more conversation, rather than said: “once you become friends you can be out line at the Preserve, purchasing a bottle ing at McDonald’s to make ends meet a few just the regular, ‘Pizza. I need pizza.’” an asshole, but until that point, you know… of kombucha and listening to a very fed-up years ago before being hired by Bon Appétit. Despite, or perhaps thanks to, his sense of say please and thank you.” employee vent about her earlier experience Tough he jokes that the hell of McDonald’s humor, Bright knows he has the easiest time Even if realizing that we all spend most of at the pizza counter. Apparently, a student gave him a lot of good material for his stand- of all his coworkers. We, as students, don’t our time at the same institution, in the same had felt that the best and most admirable up comedy, he’s truly grateful for the job that make life easy for them. “Tis is a hard job if city, in the same country, with all the same persona they could adopt was one who threw turned his life around. And of course, CC stu- you have a lot of rage.” Bright said, no longer current issues and events, isn’t enough com- their crumpled up receipt at the employee dents are a “better crowd than the McDon- laughing. “I’ve seen it, and I see it everyday. mon ground for a conversation, nothing is and demanded “‘za.” ald’s crowd. A lot better.” It’s hard. It’s really hard. It’s really, really hard more fundamental than the bonds of shared It would be a shocking story in any context, But like anyone, Bright doesn’t want to to work here. It takes a lot of work, concentra- humanity that connect us all. Our minds are but at Colorado College it seemed frankly un- spend his whole life making pizzas for col- tion, and hope.” complex, flled with creativity, connections, believable. lege kids. Bon Appétit isn’t his whole life at Bright’s sense of humor helps him give us and care. Each one of us experiences the CC proudly thinks of itself as a socially pro- the moment, anyway; he performs brilliant the beneft of the doubt, to believe that we world in a unique way, but, unless we ask, we gressive school, an island of liberalism in the standup comedy and adores spending time are awkward rather than rude, socially chal- can never know the thoughts living just be- conservative sea of Colorado Springs; it’s one with his cats, Bean and Eep. Yet, looking be- lenged rather than socially superior. neath the surface. of the reasons I chose to attend CC, and for yond his time at CC, Bright says, “I want be Yet even with the beneft he gives us, I can’t It seems a silly thing to be telling such a lib- the most part, I haven’t been disappointed. famous, I guess. Or not really famous, but I help but believe there must be something eral body of students that we’re all human. From the active bystander trainings ofered want to, you know, be respected. I don’t want more at work than mere social anxiety. Why After all, there’s a reason we fght so hard through the Butler Center, to the queer medi- to be poor. I don’t necessarily need to be rich, are we incapable of making eye contact or against Donald Trump’s Islamophobic rheto- tation nights at Shove Chapel, CC truly wants but I don’t want to be poor. And getting mar- conversation with the person preparing our ric, a reason we think 10,000 Syrian refugees to become an inclusive campus where all ried would be nice, having children.” curry expo, but can talk with ease to a Carni- is too few for the U.S. to accept. Yet, when viewpoints are valid and peers stand up in Bright is loath to speak ill of the CC student vore Club member fipping us a burger? we stand in front of that glass counter, how defense of one another. Tere are dozens of body, but his dream of being respected is It often seems as though the glass of the quickly we forget what it means to share in an volunteer opportunities ofered every month perhaps too good an indication of how much expo counter separates two worlds, a separa- enjoyment of our common humanity. through the Collaborative for Community respect he and his coworkers fnd themselves tion with which we have yet to come to terms. It’s easy to champion the humanity of Engagement and their partners in the city, receiving from students on a daily basis. Yet, “It’s true,” junior Gabi Magnani agreed, “if strangers: less so to treat those we encounter and the newly-formed CC Refugee Alliance Bright is blessed with the sort of comedic it’s a CC student serving me, I just assume we every day as human. When we must look our is working hard to help refugees fnd home personality that allowed him to transform his have enough in common that if I start a con- privilege in the face, we shy away. How much and humanity in Colorado Springs. horrifying experiences at McDonald’s into versation, we’ll fnd something to talk about. easier to view our privilege through the long So, how is it that employees of our own prime comedy material. “I’m constantly on,’” I don’t always assume the same thing about lens of an Internet petition! school could be made to feel like second- Bright told me when I asked what gets him Bon Appétit staf.” What I’ve written here is not unequivocally rate citizens? How can we treat people we going on bad days, “trying to fnd the funny It’s an unconscious assumption made by true of every student on this campus. Tere see every day with such indiference, at the side of things so I’m not at rock bottom.” most of the students at least some of the time is wonderful work being done by students same time as we work so hard to champion Perhaps it’s this sense of humor that allows that we don’t have enough in common with face-to-face with refugees and people sufer- the rights of immigrants, religious minorities, him to view the CC student body with such the folks who so generously and patiently ing from homelessness in Colorado Springs. and the value of nonwhite lives in America? a generous gaze. “As I’ve worked here, I’ve serve our food upon which to base a con- Tere are also students who go out of their Te answer, according to Patrick Bright of learned that a lot of kids are just really awk- versation—or better yet, a friendship. So we way to have genuine human interaction with the Preserve, is that we as a student body are ward,” Bright admitted. “And so you could say stand in silence, staring of into space while every member of the Bon Appétit staf they terribly, horribly, and painfully awkward. that a lot of them are standofsh, but I don’t our pasta heats up on the stovetop, unsure encounter. But not one of us is perfect. We I laughed when he told me his assessment think they mean to be. I think they just don’t whether to strike up a conversation, or what all have days when it fails to occur to us that because, genuine as he seemed, when I sat have the communication skills or confdence to say if we did. the person making our cofee is a potential down to interview him, I couldn’t help think- to actually say ‘thank you’ or ‘please.’” He ac- But what is it that separates us, beyond the friend. ing he was being just a bit too generous. knowledges that it takes a lot of compassion thick glass pane above the counter? What is We can be better. Our diferences in back- Bright thinks highly of us as a student body. and understanding to be able to love us de- it that calls for a diference in behavior to- ground ought to give us more to talk about, While he admits it’s strange seeing the same spite our faws. Not all of his coworkers share wards a fellow student or an employee of the not less. Tere is so much we could learn customers at work every day, he says that his patience, however, and he knows that of- school? from one another, if only we were less awk- we are the best part of his job. “I have met a ten the staf is “irked” by our presence. “You I refuse to believe it’s because we’re really ward. If only we could stomach our privilege, lot of really interesting people,” he told me, can be really pissed of at what some of these so entitled, but I do believe that the socio- swallow our pride, and recognize that, for “a lot of really good people. A lot of people kids do sometimes, but you just have to roll economic privilege from which a large per- whatever else we lack in common, our com- that give me hope for the future. Here you with the punches.” centage of the student body benefts creates mon humanity is all that matters in the end. The Dangers of Voting Independent or Not Voting at All By PAULINA UKRAINETS As we get closer and closer to election day, going to vote independent.” the heat of the Bernie campaign) led me to I am unfortunately discovering that politics I sat stunned in the back of my friend’s believe that she was inconsistent in her opin- are seeping further and further into my topics car. Words had temporarily left me. Visions ions and policies and not necessarily some- of conversation, regardless of how unrelated of Donald Trump leading an enormous one I could fully stand behind. I still hold the they may seem. Everybody knows that if you army across the ocean in order to conquer same beliefs, but we face a scarier reality—if Illustration By Caroline Li want to retain your relationships with peo- the whole world fashed across my mind. she doesn’t become the next president, it will for anyone but Hillary (i.e. Jill Stein) is a vote ple, it is best not to venture into the territory “Doesn’t the possibility of Trump becom- be Trump, who would lead to many worse for Trump; and a vote for Trump is a vote of politics. Perhaps I am brave and fearless, ing president, and commander-in-chief ter- conclusions than policy inconsistencies. for the system potentially becoming more or perhaps just stubborn and opinionated, rify you?” I asked. Tey replied, expressing I feel sorry for my friends and the new gen- skewed and corrupt, for more tax breaks for but in recent conversations with close friends something along the lines of fearing Trump eration of voters who can’t help but be disap- the 1 percent, for less free movement be- of mine, politics has been joining the conver- but being too dissatisfed with Hillary Clin- pointed with the system—young people who tween countries, and a vote for homophobia, sation without fail. In one of these conversa- ton to vote for her. want to use their voice for not only changing racism, bigotry, and chauvinism. A vote for tions, I asked my fairly anarchist friend and I can’t say I disagree with them entirely. All the fgurehead of the government but also Hillary may, perhaps, not seem like a vote for her boyfriend whether they are going to vote. the research on Hillary that I did prior to her the model of the government itself. Still, in a change in the system, but it’s the only vote Tey replied, “If we are going to vote, we are becoming the democratic nominee (i.e. in this particular election, not voting or voting that allows the possibility of possibilities. Te Catalyst • Opinion • October 7, 2016 15 American Military Intervention Critical in Syria By MAX KRONSTADT “How many Syrians? What is the bottom in Syria with the objective of killing Bashar occupation of Iraq in 2003 destabilized the why would it this time?” Military operations line?” pleaded Marcell Shehwaro, Syrian al-Assad, disposing of his government, and region. Tis instability aided to the rise of in Syria could be a success or a whopping rebel blogger and activist, as she struggled helping the Free Syrian Army run free, peace- ISIS, which has distracted Syrian rebels from failure, but there are no other viable solu- to contain her frustration while speaking be- ful elections. the fght against Assad’s regime, which has tions to the confict; such heinous violations fore the United Nations General Assembly on Te Assad regime’s lack of regard for the bombed them with impunity under the guise of human rights and international law cannot Sept. 22, 2016. laws of war and the right to free expression of fghting terrorism. While military action go unaddressed. Te Syrian civil war, already one of the has been the driving force behind the con- in Syria would be better Unlike the war in Iraq, greatest humanitarian disasters in recent fict since his forces began fring into crowds with an international coali- Diplomacy is no which was falsely justifed history, has gotten signifcantly worse in the of protesters in 2011, thus starting the war. In tion, Russia’s veto power longer an option in based on the fabrication last couple weeks. Te World Health Organi- August 2013 he began using sarin gas as well as a member of the Secu- of evidence of weapons zation estimates that 338 people, including as other indiscriminate chemical weapons rity Council renders the Syria. of mass destruction, and 100 children, were killed in Aleppo last week that are illegal under international law, kill- UN useless, and the U.S. is Afghanistan, which was a alone, adding to the over 250,000 dead since ing hundreds of people in a single attack in much better positioned economically and necessary response to an attack on U.S. soil, the confict started in 2011. Tis major up- Ghouta, Syria, according to a report by Hu- militarily to act than most of Europe. Because the war in Syria would be a moral one—a war tick in violence comes after the latest peace man Rights Watch. Recently, with Russian of its complicity in creating the confict, the fought because when violations of human agreement between the Russians and Ameri- support, he has authorized airstrikes target- U.S. must fght alone in Syria if no one else is rights and international law go unpunished, cans, which lasted four days before implod- ing hospitals, schools, civilian homes, and a willing to join. it corrodes the very fabric of those rights and ing in an onslaught of Russian and Syrian convoy of food and medical supplies brought After 11 years of war in Iraq and 15 in Af- laws, making us all more vulnerable to abus- airstrikes. in by the UN. Te strike on the aid trucks has ghanistan, the American public seems to es. Diplomacy is no longer an option in Syria. not been directly tied to Russian or Syrian have exhausted its appetite for war. Our fail- Te actions of Syrian and Russian govern- Peace talks and agreements have been an ut- forces, but the attack was aerial, and the Rus- ure to secure peace in those conficts leads ment forces in this confict represent a fa- ter failure due to Russian and Syrian forces’ sian and Syrian militaries are the only ones many to argue that war in Syria would be grant afront to humanity. To sit idle while complete lack of respect for international that fy in the region. no diferent. However, it’s unwise to try and they continue is morally indefensible and law and basic human rights. Te U.S. should Te U.S. bears some responsibility for the boil such complex, multi-faceted geopoliti- degrades the essence of what it means to be launch a comprehensive military ofensive current situation in Syria. Te invasion and cal conficts down to “it didn’t work last time, human. When is it OK to Send a Friend Request? Social Media at CC: Part Two of a Tree Part Series By JOHN FEIGELSON Facebook is a place to connect with people. CC students are notorious for their engage- your page, no doubt people will see your pro- could have any number of diferent mean- Tose people may be your friends from high ment with outdoor recreation, and a number fle and wonder whether or not they should ings. Te most basic, of course, is simply that school, your friends from camp, or that one of profle pictures support this, including click the ‘Add Friend’ button. No doubt some you like whatever that individual is putting cousin who you haven’t seen in a few years. my own. I have to acknowledge bias here, as of those reading this have looked at some- out there on the web. You might be romanti- Tese groups, though, are by no means all- my own Facebook friends from CC are not one’s profle, and agonized over whether cally interested, you might be trying to recon- encompassing. During a student’s time at necessarily indicative of the larger student or not they should send a friend request. nect with an old friend in a subtle way; these Colorado College, especially in this day and population online. Even when exploring the An easy place to start is whether or not you subliminal messages, whatever their intent, age, the largest group they tend to interact profles of the wider campus community, it know the potential friend. It is mystifying to are often worthless. with on Facebook is their peers. becomes clear that profle pictures fall into at me as to why someone would send a request It is impossible to guarantee that a ‘like’ Students have developed an abnormal least one of these categories: fun, outdoorsy, without knowing, or at least having met, a will be interpreted as you want it to be, un- social system online—a ‘like’ can have any or representative. Per- person once or twice less you send somebody a message explain- number of diferent meanings, and friend haps it is a fun picture It is impossible to before sending a friend ing the desired interpretation. Keep it simple requests are full of subtext. Tis is because of you at Llamapalooza, request. and express that you like a photo by clicking people have developed their own language of representative of your guarantee that a ‘like’ Feel free to send that the ‘like’ button. As for the new Facebook ‘re- virtual social cues. While not unique to this love of music and being will be interpreted as you friend request if you actions,’ I propose the exact same thing. Ex- campus, this social language is due to the in the sun. Maybe it is a want it to be, unless you have met somebody, press that you love a photo by ‘reacting’ with mix of human anxieties and technology. Tis representative picture send somebody a message gone on a block break a heart, express anger or sadness in the same social system is of little beneft, and the more of you and your family; with them, or been in a way. honest we are in our virtual interactions, the maybe it is a fun picture explaining the desired class with them. Social It is easy to be swept up in the complexi- more value we will feel in our real-life social of you pursuing your fa- interpretation. media is not a replace- ties of social media. Tese codes of behavior circles. vorite outdoor activity. ment for real-life inter- online do little but compound social anxiet- What makes a good profle picture? Profle Regardless of which action; it is simply a way ies by making social interaction, both vir- pictures are meant to provide an accurate category your picture falls into, profle pic- in which the latter can be augmented. It is tual and physical, more complicated than frst impression, or simply a way to showcase tures are all geared towards constructing an all well and good to have crushes on people it needs to be. Social anxieties are very real, yourself when you’re at your best. Observ- image of yourself. Te profle picture is the from afar, whether they are social or roman- having experienced them myself, and by be- ing the multitudes of profle pictures pres- frst thing people see of your digital life— tic. Te best rule is this: if you have talked to ing honest in our social interactions there is ent within my own college Facebook friends, there is reason for it to be meticulously se- them and exchanged names, feel free to send a measure of mental peace achieved. Social most every photo is objectively ‘cool.’ Tese lected. As such, it may as well be something that request. systems are undoubtedly intricate, but in Facebook friends are pictured in beautiful representative of your identity, but it is un- When the pictures have been posted, and keeping our own methods of living in those locations, dressed well, or looking attractive. necessary to have a profle picture that proj- the friend requests accepted, there is another social systems both simple and honest, we Sometimes it is just one of the above descrip- ects an image not representative of the user. conundrum. Should you like their photos? will go a long way towards soothing our own tors, sometimes a combination. After the profle picture has been put up on Clicking the little blue thumbs-up button real-life social questions. Point System Forces Underclassmen into Premature Specialization By CAROLINE WILLIAMS Wagering is a practice that Colorado Col- to assign a good deal of points to 100-level should place an even amount of points on cate students in a variety of felds, yet, the lege students learn early on in their college psych courses. During the 2015/2016 school each class he wishes to take and expect to be point system tends to force students to put all careers. Assigning the correct amount of year, Intro to Psych required between 30 and waitlisted on every class or do “the big gam- their eggs in one basket. points to individual classes during preregis- 59 points, depending on the professor. Sup- ble:” place 45-50 points on one course to ad- While the point system defnitely proves to tration is a skill that will earn a student praise pose my classmate allocates 45 points to In- vance towards an intended major and have hold some shortcomings, CC does deserve from their peers. Still, I wonder if the skills tro to Psych. She is essentially committing a low amount of points left for other classes. credit. Te system is incredibly innovative, acquired through the point system prove to to a major through one seemingly nugatory My professor laughed in response, because and I cannot envision a more efective sys- be more benefcial than the outcome of the decision. Let’s ponder the outcomes: As a both plans sounded rather fawed. tem. However, I wonder if CC can create an system. It seems fawed in the long run. Al- frst-year, an FYE eats 20 of the 80 total points Te point system does not allow students to innovative system that still allows students though it is an incredibly innovative system, students are given each year. If she must give explore all classes that pique their interest. If to explore a variety of majors. Looking at the it ultimately pressures students into choosing 45 points to Psych, she only has a measly 15 they scatter points in an unwise manner, stu- points from previous years, I see that Asian a major too quickly. My FYE professor was at- points left for an additional fve blocks. Un- dents may not end up graduating on time. As Studies, Calculus I, General Chemistry I, tempting to aid my class in the distribution doubtedly, classes that require less than fve a frst-year considering the Creative Writing Beginning Fiction Writing, Intro to Global of our points, when one girl raised her hand points exist in almost every subject area, track, I worry that I may wander through Tutt Climate Change, and Basic Filmmaking all and explained that she wants to be a Neu- however, the majority of classes that require one day, and revel in the beauty of science, require 30 or more points in some instances. roscience major. In order to do so, she must so few points barely fulfll any all-college or realizing that I actually aspire to be the next Te point problem does not solely impact take 16 blocks during her time at CC just per- major prerequisite requirements. Charles Darwin, Freud, or Nancy Drew. What one group of students. Tus, CC should feel taining to neuro. Each block she must take is Students must think long and hard about happens then? Should I assume that I might compelled to alter their system to become an extension of the last. Intro to Psychology their futures when choosing a home for each change my mind and assign more points one that promotes exploration of various is the golden class that will serve as a prereq- of their points because there is a minimal to an introductory science class? Frankly, I classes in order to allow students to discover uisite to numerous other classes. In addition amount of leeway. As students choose to as- should not be forced to decide my major the an interest while progressing through CC, as to being a prerequisite for Psychology ma- sign several points to one class, they gamble frst year of college. I thought CC, as a liberal opposed to causing students to harbor feel- jors, Intro to Psych is a prerequisite for many the rest of their schedule. Another classmate arts school, aimed to foster broad-minded ings of angst because they must choose a ma- pre-med students. Understandably, it is wise of mine asked my professor whether he students. Liberal arts schools intend to edu- jor too quickly. Visiting Performances Block 2

“Paradise Motel” Tursday, October 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Cornerstone 108 (Nor- berg Studio) Saturday, October 15 at 10:30 p.m. Clarinet Masterclass with Guido Arbonelli Friday, October 14 at 4 p.m. in Packard Performance Hall

Block 3

Rocky Horror Picture Show Friday, October 28 at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, October 29 at 12:00 a.m. Stand Up Comedy - Heath Arthur Friday, November 11 at 7:00 p.m. in Cornerstone 131

Block 4

“Dead Man’s Cell Phone” Tursday, December 15 at 8:00 p.m. at Cornerstone 108 (Norgberg Studio) Saturday, December 17 at 10:00 p.m.